The parents are strict
Children of Palestine
Their marriage arranged
Told who to wed
As has been done
For hundreds of years
To America they brought
Their traditions and faith
Six children their family
Sons and daughters of Allah
Each one a good Muslim
Proud of their faith
Modern American culture
Gives freedom to all
You can marry your love
The person of your dreams
Not chosen by your father
The son of his friend
The eldest daughter
Of age to be married
Find a good Muslim
Marry, have his children
Love will come later
Look at your mom and dad
But she loves another
A black Christian man
Together so happy
So much in love
Arabic men aren't for her
She prefers them black
The embracing of cultures
Doesn't always please dad
His daughters will each marry
A good Arabic boy
It is their culture
Nothing will change
Storm clouds growing
Lightning and thunder
Cultures crashing
Causing agony and pain
Dividing a close family
Nothing to be gained
Father against daughter
Siblings confused
Mother shattered
Years a happy family
Destroyed by doggedly
Following outdated traditions
You Will Marry a Muslim