"The stares and glares I get from wearing my hijab I have never relished,

However this covering makes me feel honoured,safe and cherished.

For me the decrease in moral values make the hijab a must,

A source of liberation,dignity and protection from a lawless lust.

 

Many think that the hijab is a portable prison we have aquired,

Restricting our minds,lives and hearts never to be desired.

I wear my hijab to cover my neck ,throat and hair,

As a Muslim woman who believes her body is her own affair.

 

A dazzling display of immodest clothing sets off an alarm,

Wearing the hijab due to my faith ,protects me from harm,

Clothing choices are part of how I express myself and how I was brought up and bred,

Hopefully more and more people learn about the hijab and its acceptance continues to spread."