I am a Muslim.
You might have heard about me
Whether it be social media, radio, or your television screens
I am feared all over the world.
In these few months my life has whirled and twirled
into knots that will never be untied
for my faith in humanity has slowly died.
You’ve seen ISIS and their devious intentions
But please don’t be fooled to the point of ignorance
ISIS does not represent who we are and what we preach.
Unity, love, and above else peace is what we teach.
Islam does not promote violence.
It’s time for Muslims to break the silence.
I have one question that lingers in my mind.
Why am I labelled a terrorist when I too fear of their malicious minds
I only wish for peace but you know what I see?
A man running for president of the United States
Repeating history by spreading ethnicity hate
A mosque vandalised
Only because our religion is despised
Murder of three Muslim university students
How could someone do this?
Syrian refugees had nothing to do with the matter
People who have lost their laughter
A Muslim taxi driver shot in the head
Muslims are walking on thin thread
Not sure when we could be murdered and shot dead
You wish for ISIS to burn in flames
How can you claim
that you are any better than ISIS
You are letting them rise
When you speak ill of others
When you commit vicious crimes
I need you to be aware.
I need you to care.
That you’ve been hurting others
Stand up for you brothers
Protect you sisters
We’ve become desperate.
We’ve become helpless.
I am Muslim.
You might have heard about me
Whether it be social media, radio, or your television screens
All I ask is for you not to fear me
For I believe in love and peace keeping.
Please do not let your hate blind you.
It’s time we make a break through.
Asna A
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