Immigrant Women

She most likely had no say In making the decision to migrate Thousands of miles away From her siblings, parents and friends Used to walking two steps behind She was expected to tag along So she did! The new climate Free from suffocation Once given the opportunities, She put her best foot forward Using her strongest asset Adaptability! So now, she’s able to walk Two steps ahead   Migration to thousands of miles Doesn’t deserve as much credit As covering those four steps Oh! but now She must struggle To take two steps back In order to remain in line  …………………………. Zohra Zoberi July 15, 2008