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Posted by NaSra - 05-16-2004, 06:58 AM

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 tranquility

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 miniskirt 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!'