Look into me

August 27, 2015

Look into the most famous museums

and you'll see the works of my ancestors.

and yet, you dare say my culture is devoid of strength and courage

dont you know my culture runs deep through my veins

for so long my oppressors taught me to hate my brown skin

and long for pale white skin

but my ancestors begged and screamed

for me to love and cherish my sun-kissed skin

now im filled with shame

it took me too long to love my radiant skin

Look into my deep brown eyes

let my fierceness pierce through your soul

i'll fight anyone who says im oppressed

but if thats still what you see

when you look at my colorful hijabs displaying the color of the rainbows

I suggest you get your eyes checked

and your perspective in check

let my hijabs represent my modesty ambition strength

Look into my soul

what is it that you see?

but dont you know im so much more?

The moment you realize that

is when you know who I am.

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