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Finally Free
by Esra Karatash Alpay → (All Poetry by Esra Karatash Alpay)
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I am a Muslim Woman
Feel free to ask me why
When I walk, I walk with dignity
When I speak, I do not lie

I am a Muslim Woman,
Not all of me you'll see
But what you should appreciate
Is that the choice I make is free

I'm not plagued with depression
I'm neither cheated nor abused
I don't envy other women
And I'm certainly not confused

Note, I speak perfect English
Et un petit peu de francais aussie
I've majored in Linguistics
So you need not speak slowly
I am my own boss
Every cent I earn is mine
I drive my car to school and work
And no, that's not a crime

You often stare as I walk by
You don't understand my veil
But peace and power I have found
For I am equal to any male

I am a Muslim Woman
So please don't pity me
For God has guided me to truth
And now I'm finally free!




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 Reviews of "Finally Free"
Reviewed by Tami Ryan
Reviewed on October 30, 2004
I hear strength and self-acceptance in this. A most powerful piece. Thank you.
Je parle un peu de francais aussi, seulement s'il tu ecrit doucement. (lol)
Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on October 21, 2004
excellent write and I rejoice with you that God has guided you to such strength of self, faith and wisdom!
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on October 21, 2004
i don't pity you, i admire your sense of self ...
Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on October 21, 2004
very well written and concise...you are a lucky woman in any culture
Reviewed by Edwin Larson
Reviewed on October 21, 2004
You're lucky Esra, for the majority women in the 'Nation of Islam' are not in any sense considered to be "equal to any male"...Peace

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