Just a Piece of Fabric

A piece of chiffon,
A soothing coral pink,
Resting on the table,
Waiting...

Comforting
Oppressive
Loyal
Terror-inciting
My modesty
Their sympathy

And still it is just a piece of fabric.

And still,
As my Hijab embraces me,
I feel safe
Like a baby turtle;
As it finally makes it to sea,
Its predators still lurk
But I stay out of their reach.