poême d'une musulmane

I am a Muslim Woman

Feel free to ask me why

When I walk, I walk with dignity

When I speak, I do not lie

I am a Muslim Woman,

Not all of me you'll see

But what you should appreciate

Is that the choice I make is free

I'm not plagued with depression

I'm neither cheated nor abused

I don't envy other women

And I'm certainly not confused

Note, I speak perfect English

Et le francais aussie

I'm majoring in Linguistics

So you need not speak slowly

I own my own small business

Every cent I earn is mine

I drive my Chevy to school and work

And no, that's not a crime

You often stare as I walk by

You don't understand my veil

But peace and power I have found

For I am equal to any male

I am a Muslim Woman

So please don't pity me

For God has guided me to truth

And now I'm finally free!