salam,
A couple of years ago, this poem was posted at my school notice board, and i thought id post it, since its one of my favorites!!!!

Hijab



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 cant see my hair.

Others think I am controlled and uneducated

They think that I am limited and un-liberated.

They are so thankful 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 have no opinions or voice

They think that being hooded isn’t my choice

They think that the hood makes me look caged

That my husband and 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 scared of and 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’m 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

The smart ones are attracted to 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 that means putting up a life long fight

So when people ask you how you feel about that hood

Just sum it up by saying ‘baby its all good’



Unknown