Hijab - A symbol of modesty

Covering myself from head to toe,

I peep and see the world go slow.

In the name of God, I wore a Veil,

For Honor and Modesty should prevail.

I succumbed though my bosom hurt,

My tears hidden I became introvert.

I am a woman, a girl, I thought,
Yet mirror gives the reflection distraught?

I bury the softness of my skin,
I curtain my feeling and lower my chin.
I disguise my true self till I become pale,
I shield my flesh from the predatory male.

Yet, I become a prey to the hungry eyes
My body is sucked and destroyed
I stand in veil helpless, stoned to death,
Praying to God even in my last breath.

- Through my eyes...