The Jehad for a Better Life

The Jehad for a Better Life, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

the jehad
for a better life
she seeks
to be educated
to be respected
she tells those
antiquated
conservative
critics
happiness
the glow on her cheeks
the language of peace
is what she speaks
a better future
the inherent power
of her race
as a woman
adding to her
mystique
Islam
the peace haven
of Womanhood
unique

dedicated to my friend Da Vinca