Post by Salam on Jul 7, 2005 15:04:43 GMT -5
My Hijab
I dwelled in wilderness
I swam in a dark sea
I treaded with a blindfold
And got entangled
But I found a rescuer
That gave me dignity
It shielded me from harassment
It protected me from assault
It gave me pride and modesty
I reclaimed my honour
It earned me integrity
And placed me in a class
Only the faithful appreciate belonging
A rare garment
A unique one at that
My Hijab my pride!
They say am old fashioned
They call me a Ninja
They say am uncivilized
They go ‘this is barbaric’
‘I can’t imagine myself in that thing’
But I smile with assurance
For that ’thing’ is my insurance
And am glad to include it in my dress code
I shun condemnation
And rebuff rebuke
I remain undaunted
I walk with so much conviction
With no iota of doubt
‘Cos am on the right course
My Hijab my companion
My Hijab, my pride!
I dwelled in wilderness
I swam in a dark sea
I treaded with a blindfold
And got entangled
But I found a rescuer
That gave me dignity
It shielded me from harassment
It protected me from assault
It gave me pride and modesty
I reclaimed my honour
It earned me integrity
And placed me in a class
Only the faithful appreciate belonging
A rare garment
A unique one at that
My Hijab my pride!
They say am old fashioned
They call me a Ninja
They say am uncivilized
They go ‘this is barbaric’
‘I can’t imagine myself in that thing’
But I smile with assurance
For that ’thing’ is my insurance
And am glad to include it in my dress code
I shun condemnation
And rebuff rebuke
I remain undaunted
I walk with so much conviction
With no iota of doubt
‘Cos am on the right course
My Hijab my companion
My Hijab, my pride!