She Has Ruby Red Lips
Arshia Hussain
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Hyderbadi Indian
She has ruby red lips, glittering gold, sparkling eye shadow, flawless skin.
A plum purple, golden embroidered gown flowing gracefully with her every movement.
A half-dozen white roses, clutched in her hand.
Her name rings out, followed by an eruption of cheers and chants.
Crossing the makeshift threshold of a royal court, she boldly walks across the field house, head raised high. Making history with every step.
She is crowned the homecoming queen.
A diamond-jeweled tiara is placed ever so delicately on top of her golden colored hijab.
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