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Thursday, May 27, 2004

A Hooded Woman's Prayer

Author Unknown

What do you see when you look at me?
Do you see someone limited, Or someone free?

All some people can do is look and stare
Simply because they can't see my hair

Others think I'm controlled and uneducated
They think I am limited and unliberated

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 opinion 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 and 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 are too ashamed to play by their own rules

Maybe the guys won't think I'm a cutie
But at least I'm filled with more inner beauty

See, I have declined from being a guy's toy
Because I won't let myself 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 minds they wish they were me

We have the strength to do what 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 respect and never treated like dirt

So you see, we are the ones Who are really free and liberated
We are not the ones sexually terrorized & violated

We are the ones that are free and pure
We are free of STDs that have no cure

So when people ask you how you feel about the hood
Just sum it up and say, "Baby, it's ALL good!"

¶ 12:08 PM

Posted by Wakatepebabun Kukuye

I live alone Dear Allah, stay by my side In all my daily needs, be thou my guide... Grant me good health, for that indeed I pray To carry on my work from day to day... Keep pure my mind, my thoughts, my every deed Let me be kind, unselfish in my neighbour's need... Spare me from fire, from flood, malicious tongues, From thieves, from fear and evil ones... If sickness or an accident befall, Then humbly Allah, I pray, hear thou my call... And when I am feeling low, Or in despair, Lift up my heart and help me in my prayer... I live alone, Dear Allah, yet have no fear, Because I feel your presence ever near...

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