For my extended journal, I decided to attempt to write a poem about the veil that the women of Iran had to wear. I wanted to emphasize that many wore it to avoid harassment or punishment or because they believed they were doing it for religious reasons. Others felt shame in wearing this veil, as if it was like they were submitting to the government. It took me about an hour to develop the idea, experiment with different lines, and attempt to make a pattern for it to follow. I decided to create it from Marji's perspective, in a way, to show what her feelings were about wearing the veil:
"THE VEIL"
It clings to my fear and shows my surrender
And it hides the essence of my very gender
Made of cloth but woven with doubt,
It makes one appear to be extremely devout
Without it I am exposed to utter contempt
But with it, from punishments, I am exempt
Should I wear it to avoid confrontational insults?
To face this situation like an adult?
Is opposition worth this absolute fret?
The hassle, the fear, the incoming threats?
It seems that one must make a choice
A decision between safety and having a voice
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