An Excellent poem about the Muslim Woman

Who I Am !

What do you see
when you
look at me
Do you see someone limited,
or someone free

All some
people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can't see my hair




Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that
I am limited and un-liberated



They are so thankful that they are
not me
Because they would like to remain 'free'



Well free
isn't exactly the word I would've used
Describing women who are cheated on
and abused



They think that I do not have opinions or voice

They think that being hooded isn't my choice



They think that
the hood makes me look caged
That my husband or dad are totally outraged




All they can do is look at me in fear
And in my eye there is
a tear



Not because I have been stared at or made fun of
But
because people are ignoring the one up above



On the day of
judgment they will be the fools
Because they were too ashamed to play by
their own rules



Maybe the guys won't think I am a cutie
But
at least I am filled with more inner beauty



See I have declined
from being a guy's toy
Because I won't let myself be controlled by a boy




Real men are able to appreciate my mind
And aren't busy
looking at my behind


Hooded girls are the ones really helping the
muslim cause
The role that we play definitely deserves applause




I will be recognized because I am smart and bright
And
because some people are inspired by my sight



The smart ones are
attracted by my tranquility
In the back of their mind they wish they were me




We have the strength to do what we think is right
Even if it
means putting up a life long fight



You see we are not controlled
by a mini skirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and never treated
like dirt



So you see, we are the ones that are free and
liberated
We are not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated




We are the ones that are free and pure
We're free of STD's
that have no cure



So when people ask you how you feel about the
hood
Just sum it up by saying 'baby its all good' ;)