What do you see?

1 Mar 2011

Look into my eyes
My feelings,
My honesty.
What do you see?
Depression?
Misery?
Someone cadged?
Trapped?


Look at my mind
My education,
My thoughts.
What do you see?
Brainwashing?
A retard?
Someone dumb?
Stupid?


Look at my family
My Father,
My brothers.
What do you see?
Oppression?
Harshness?
Someone enforced?
Imposed upon?


Look at my abode
My home,
My room.
What do you see?
Dullness?
Restriction?
Someone abused?
Imprisioned?


Do you?
No.
I'm a Muslim
A young woman
And I'm free,
Respected,
Looked after,
I'm happy.

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