Femininity laced in dark mystery,
holding the secrets of their lives,
a tradition metaphor for complete submission
unto the cloth of their beliefs.
One face of culture’s gender
hidden and kept so very private,
some uphold it is sacred,
others a fabric to shackle the heart,
lips never allow to speak their truth
from underneath their linen mask.
Author notes
chuddah
n a large shawl or veil worn by Muslim or Hindu women that covers them from head to foot
(from Hindi caddar, from Persian chaddar)
A contest entry
- Pick a word - Write a Poem in 10 LINES or less (C) by The Fun House.
1050 points, ended December 14, 2008, 19 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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A very informative piece you’ve done here. I can clearly see the images in my mind as I read through it. It flows fairly well and leaves me with a lovely impression of the old world meeting the new. Great job.
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exquisite, my friend. I especially
adore the last two lines of this poem.
Love, Lane
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wow, this is so deep, and i like how you put so much work in it. great job.
lips never allow to speak their truth
from underneath their linen mask.
that part added so much and was a great way to finish the poem. great job once again. i loved reading it.
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awww, this is very deep, i like it alot. haha, i didnt even know what the word was..til i read the AN's
but your poem is very nicely done and good luck papa
Stephanie ♥
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Wonderful write! I agree with you on this, although there are many muslim women t who don't too.
All the best with this
Gaylene
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