My precious pearl of beauty and poise,
Come put me on so I can enjoy,
The subtle breeze to cool you in the heat,
To protect you from the evil of enemies,
To sway with you as you glide gracefully,
To remind you as you start to speak,
I am here close and soft,
To be your comfort in a world lost,
I’m your identity of dignity and honor,
I’m your shield from the predators who want to devour,
Your cloak of beauty to be respected and known,
As a believer of the One Lord,
So come put me on so I can enjoy,
The melody of your recitation as you pray to Allah,
I am yours so don’t leave me behind,
I am your second skin to assist in Daw'ah from afar,
I am your soul’s shelter from the evil within,
I will cover you from unwanted sin,
Your cloak of obedience, to the one who created you,
Your covers of humility as you slip through the streets,
So be proud of me, not ashamed,
I represent a part of your faith,
Oh my precious pearl you are to be preserved,
And I am that soft cloth to keep you shiny and pure,
You won’t be annoyed when you walk with me,
I am your cloak of reality,
For those who have, and those who haven’t seen,
They wonder with awe how you look underneath,
But don’t give in, stay a mystery,
Being shielded by me keeps them intrigued,
As the seasons change I will still be here to explore,
The coolness of the breeze as it dances underneath,
The warmth of the sun when the spring awakes from sleep,
The extra layer I provide when winters at its peak,
The rustic colors we explore as I match the falling leaves,
So come put me on my precious pearl,
So I can enjoy striving with you to please our Lord.
© June 2011 Sha-Eisha Jones
