my identity shown in fabrics
material of honour creating a veil
inner beauty makes an appearance
not timid, not forced
by choice, by preference
heart, soul, mind
my protection, my weapon
my expression of freedom
wrapped around in comfort
pain and sorrow lie in these fibers
independent, strong, brave
perseverance of privacy, of privilege
my acuity, prosperity and modesty
a creature of nobility, brilliance, faithfulness
symbol for the world to see
delicate and subtle, sublime by nature
pride in the freedom to choose and decide,
no pride in coercion, no pride in oppression
my pride speaks with no fear