Proud

She walks in the street like a queen,

proud of her identity.

She doesn't let the awkward stares bother her,

nor the hushed talks.

She holds her abaya hem just a bit as she climbs the bus steps,

ignoring the weird look the bus driver gives her.

She visits the coffee shop for a donut and cappuccino,

before leaving for work.

She delivers her emotional valedictorian speech,

leaving her audience in awe.

She is a proud hijabi,

and she does not care whether people judge her.