You want me to cover my hair
I say no!
You say it’s the sign of piety
I say no!
You say it will protect me from harm
I say no!
You say otherwise I’ll excite men
I say no!
You can’t convince me to do something I don’t want to do
You don’t realize how strong I am
You have tried to put me down
But each time, you see me rise
You fear me and my courage
You should!
I am determined and won’t back down
I will continue this fight
I see you are worried and
You should be!
Women, life, liberty!
March 2023
What we want is an ordinary life
We don’t ask for much
Just allow us to wear what we want
What’s the harm in that?
Just allow us to speak freely
What are you afraid of?
Just allow us these normal things
Safety in the streets
Practicing our religion
Equality regardless of ethnicity
Just treat women like you treat men
This is the 21st century
The old ways of looking at the world do not work
Old rules and laws do not suit our society
What we ask for are simple things
Just let us breathe!
February 25th, 2023
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