Muslim Me

I've set my mind on what I want to, what I need to do.

I'm a Muslim, I'm a woman.

I'm not oppressed, by my father, brother or husband.

I choose to wear my hijab and everything else I do.

Don't judge my story by my appearance.

Don't assume I didn't go past high school.

Nobody forced me into marriage.

Nobody’s forcing me to bear a child or two.

I’m a Muslim, I’m a woman.

I’m not oppressed by my God, people or religion.

I’m a Muslim, I’m a woman.

I’m free when I wear the hijab.

I’m free when I go to school.

I’m free when I have a job.

I’m free when I'm a wife.

I’m a Muslim, I’m a woman.

I’m only oppressed by your misconception.

Abeer Saeed Parkar

23-Sep-11

Mississauga, Ontario

Canada

~I wrote this poem out of inspiration and in support of Kenza Drider, French Presidential candidate.~