Awakened

I wrote this last year when I actually started wearing hijab full-time.
It isn't profound, just a simple rhyming prose.

I'm proud to say I believe in Allah, the one & only.
I know with Him by my side, I'm never lonely.
I wasn't like this a while ago.
In front of elders I put on a show:
Acted like the perfect little Muslim girl,
Covered my hair, whether straightened or curled.
But as soon as I was with my friends,
My goody-two shoes act came to an end.
Off came the hijab, on came the skirt
The shame of this now makes my head hurt.
But now, I've finally awoken.
The voice in my head has finally spoken.
Loud and clear
I shouldn't have any fear
Of being a Muslim
In fact, I should be darn proud!
I'm glad to say it out loud
At last, I've seen
Why Islam is the number one deen
Now, I'm honored to wear the hijab
Cause I kno I still look fab
Yes, I did wake up,
& see that true beauty doesn't come from makeup.

MashaAllah dear sister, mubarak on your hijab. I enjoyed reading your poem, it is very uplifting mashaAllah
SubhanAllah I met a sister at a charity fete this evening who was upset because her friends had told her that she should not wear an abayah but should wear clothes that show off her figure or she may never find a husband! Alhamdulilah I was able to reassure her and told her mashaAllah what a good example she was to these so called friends and how special she is for her future husband inshaAllah. I felt pity for those other girls and pray that they will realise the beauty of hijab and the honour it brings very soon bi'idhnillah.
May Allah guide us all and keep us on His Straight Path.

Fete? Hmm, are you British?
Alhamdulillah, you were able to reassure her. It's sad when your friends-then ones you look to for guidance- try to mislead you. I've been going thru a similar experience with some of my friends when I started the abaya. It's a tough thing, but I found myself new friends who are a great support system.
I find that Easel & Ink is also a great community for sisters that need that helping hand. You guys are wonderful.
May Allah bless us all & guide my friends & the friends of the woman you met.

Ameen to your duaas dear sister. Yes I am british from Wales but moved to Benghazi many years ago alhamdulilah

a beautiful poem. I can relate to most of the things you wrote.

Ameen to the duas.

Looking forward to reading more of your poems.