UnVeiled

UNVEILED

Woman

You’re nothing without beauty

Nothing if impure

Your body is your asset

But you mind is ignored

Behind this veil

You’re caged

Gawked at, leered at

Exploited, misused

He pats you on the head

But doesn’t hear your voice

Get married, have children

That’s what you are meant for

And once your body is damaged

You’re no longer of use

Beauty fades, its gone so soon

And you’ve been taught since birth

A woman is nothing but her appearance

You’re told you can’t have it all

But men can

They take what they want

And you are forced to give

Take off this veil

Stand, stand apart

Don’t give in any longer

A woman is not her body

Not her looks

She is smart, capable, useful

No need to hide behind the veil

Man has created to enslave you

Pull it back

Live, live for no one but yourself

You can have it all

Because it only matters if it matters to you

Take off the veil

Be a leader

Live