What do you see
when you look at me
Do you see someone limited,
or someone free
All some people can do is just look
and stare
Simply because they can't see my
hair
Others think I am controlled and
uneducated
They think that I am limited and
un-liberated
They are so thankful that they are
not me
Because they would like to remain
'free'
Well free isn't exactly the word I
would've used
Describing women who are
cheated on and abused
They think that I do not have
opinions or voice
They think that being hooded
isn't my choice
They think that the hood makes
me look caged
That my husband or dad are
totally outraged
All they can do is look at me in
fear
And in my eye there is a tear
Not because I have been stared at
or made fun of
But because people are ignoring
the one up above
On the day of judgment they will
be the fools
Because they were too ashamed
to play by their own rules
Maybe the guys won't think I am a
cutie
But at least I am filled with more
inner beauty
See I have declined from being a
guy's toy
Because I won't let myself be
controlled by a boy
Real men are able to appreciate
my mind
And aren't busy looking at my
behind
Hooded girls are the ones really
helping the Muslim cause
The role that we play definitely
deserves applause
I will be recognized because I am
smart and bright
And because some people are
inspired by my sight
The smart ones are attracted by
my tranquillity
In the back of their mind they
wish they were me
We have the strength to do what
we think is right
Even if it means putting up a life
long fight
You see we are not controlled by
a mini skirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and
never treated like dirt
So you see, we are the ones that
are free and liberated
We are not the ones that are
sexually terrorized and violated
We are the ones that are free and
pure
We're free of STD's that have no
cure
So when people ask you how you
feel about the hood
Just sum it up by saying 'baby its
all good'... ;-)
ALLAH (SWEAT) knows best...
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