Faith and Misery

I am a Muslim and I am proud.
I am not afraid to say it out loud.
Their loud words may pierce me,
But my faith will not deceive me.

I am human, like everyone else.
I bleed, I cry, I laugh and I will die.

Yes it is true;
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words will hit you harder.

Hate me not; hurt me not,
For if I am true, I will not hate you.
We are told to love, not to hate, and those who do otherwise,
Do so in misguided faith.

I am Muslim; I am proud.
I dare to say it out loud.
Love me, and I will love you,
If that my vow, so I shall do.