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,

The choice I make is free,

I'm not plauged 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 un petit peu de Francais aussi,

I'm majoring in Linguistics,

So you need not speak slowly.

I run 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 when I walk by,

You don't understand my veil,

But peace and power I have found,

As 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.

By: Jen Zhaghloul