The New Me

Tue, 04/29/2014 - 20:17 -- sofsyd

Hijab: it is so much more than just a piece of cloth; it’s a part of me. It represents my identity, my religion, my choice. The symbol that I am free to express who I really am. My faith, love, and devotion to God. My decision to represent my culture and its people. It’s the key to a hidden world where no one judges me. The reminder that I am different, but not alone. An idea that I am a part of two completely diverse worlds. The balance between physical and spiritual needs. My savior and protector, from now until the hereafter.

           

They see a new me. I’m still the same as before, but then why am I treated so differently? The reactions weren’t supposed to be so intimidating. Society promotes diversity and acceptance of differences. Why the long harsh stares? It’s still me; nothing has changed. I’ve found myself, but I guess it’s not who people were expecting. Good friends become blurry memories. Whispers of prejudice everywhere I go. Living in fear of being left behind, all alone. Days of crying, pouting, and angry rants.

 

They see a new me. Strangers come up, taking the step of talking to an outcast, a hijabi. One by one, new relationships bloom. They know who I am, what I’m capable of. I find strangers supporting me, believing in me. I can return to the world I was once a part of; I am no longer unwelcomed. There are still stares, but there are also some smiles. Perhaps this piece of cloth is starting to mean something to them as well.

 

Hijab: the fundamental aspect of my persona. The realization that everything will be fine. A stronger belief and trust in God. The idea that my future is bright. A reason to believe that I am capable of so much more than I expect. The promise that there will be obstacles, but only to strengthen my spirit. The guarantee that I will find my way, guided by my virtues. A reminder of who I really am.

Comments

hana.sherza

This poem is amazing..and very true too. Way to go sof.

safeerasyed

Good job sofi! Beautiful poem!

huha

Good luck. Very well written

rizwansyed

Good job sofia

areensyed

Beautiful poem Sofia. 

Muneeza

Very well written!!   A lot women could relate to it..

fareesa

Very Encouraging!!

huma

An excellent piece of work and written very eloquently from the heart. 

Sheeza

Excellent writing..... Very inspiring!

sanakhan

Love it! 

nabeelakhan12

keep it up

nabeelakhan12

Way to go, Sofi! 

ayeshashafi

A great poem! 

Shaheen

Very well said Sofia! Excellent Job!

salwa.choudhury

This is beautiful, ma sha Allah! This truly defines what hijab is so precisely, more than any textbook definition could do it justice. Love this so much!!

Juvi

Excellent poem on hijab. 

Speaks for the women who chose hijab and 

definitely inspiring for women who are thinking of wearing hijab

hope u continue to write many more........... Inshallah

ParveenSiraj

MashaAllah! Excellent!!!

Very inspiring and encouraging. Well done! keep up the good work!

Juvi

Very well written. 

Gowhar

Nice poem sofia

Itsnovii

It's beautiful(:

sumairasyed

Keep up the good work sofia

brzoza4900

Beauitiful sofi!!! :)

sukh25

Great job Sofia! Keep it up!

sofsyd

Thank you all for the lovely and supportive comments! It means so much to me... Thank you! :)

Vaseem

May Allah bless you with everything good from the heavens

samreen

Inshallah whenever I start wearing hijab some credit will go to you.very inspiring

eram nida

Good job Sofia !! 

skhan

MA, lovely poem Sofia, you have very well shared your feelings about wearing hijab.

koleilay

Ma sha'Allah, this poem is beautiful!

Poeticnomad

Beautifully written, can you check out my poem ? it's inspired by the hijab also. it's called "honey are you hot in that thing you got on your head?" :).

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