'The thing around your neck' by Fatimah

Be not only a piece of cloth

But a second skin

Please be a reminder

Of purpose

Of love and protection and hope

Caution me, when my temper is about to flare

Be a muzzle, when my tongue is about to slip

Hold me, when I’m near acting out

Cover me; head to toe.

In and out

Body and soul

Draw me, closer to He who’s always loved me

Shield me, from myself, most importantly.

You’re neither a smoke screen

Nor a cushion

Nor a camouflage

You do not serve the purpose

Of (in)validating or protecting lecherous humans – because you can’t.

You’re my closest friend

And we really don’t give a hoot about anyone

Who refuses to look away as they should.

Fatimah is a writer and an aspiring baby girl. Check out her awesome writings on the wanderinglass.com and follow her on Twitter @FlawlessMilo

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