Because I am a man
Preferring men over women
I am often cursed and shunned
By the society we are lost in.
Because I am a young adult
Mere 20 years beneath my belt
The older generations claim
My fresh ideas could never help.
Because I am a woman
With no children in my arm
Others pull their kids from me
As though I'd bring them harm.
Because I am a Muslim
With a hijab on my head
Millions often blame me
For tears their brothers shed.
-ARI
Feb 3, 2016
Feb 3, 2016 at 8:10 AM UTC
Because I am a man
Preferring men over women
I am often cursed and shunned
By the society we are lost in.
Because I am a young adult
Mere 20 years beneath my belt
The older generations claim
My fresh ideas could never help.
Because I am a woman
With no children in my arm
Others pull their kids from me
As though I'd bring them harm.
Because I am a Muslim
With a hijab on my head
Millions often blame me
For tears their brothers shed.
-ARI
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