My Head Scarf
Let’s judge my scarf, feminist’s scar
Just asking for it, a fanatic’s war
Subservient and weak, these sister wives
Begging to be rescued from meek lives
Feeling superior now?

Let’s weaponize my scarf then, get it banned
Crusade fodder, heckled and yanked
Media circus, talk up a storm
Uncivilized scarf, can’t be the norm
More to your liking?

Let’s look at my scarf, my head’s adorn
Light, pastel softness, not crown of thorn
All pride, honor, modest grace
Elegant beauty, confident in my space
Maybe that’s what you had in mind?

Let’s consider my scarf, how this is my choice
My identity, security, my voice
All ambition, talent, kindness
Wonder at my strength, my smartness
Perhaps this is my right.