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A desert flower shrouded in black, she exudes the sweetness of a rose. And sidles away from my approach, her emotions hidden by a veil. Dazzling eyes of cerulean hue stare out at me from subtle shadows. For it's her tradition and custom that no man's gaze may fall upon her. Her cloistered features hide from the sun, camouflaging her uniqueness. And forbade the mere sight of her smile, my sad heart propositions the wind. Please grant my heart this innocent wish, that I may yet see her hidden face. And remove the guise of the niqab, so that my eyes may glimpse her beauty. (Blank Verse) 5/16/2017

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/25/2018 8:52:00 PM

Beautiful. Lovely use of "For it's her tradition and custom that no man's gaze may fall upon her." before the use of the word "niqab". Well done, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/26/2018 8:40:00 AM

Thanks Line, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/28/2017 1:47:00 PM

- A beautiful poem, Emile :) - Really beautiful eyes, made me think of the book "Not without my daughter" - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/28/2017 5:39:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/17/2017 8:01:00 PM

Very nice!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/18/2017 10:09:00 AM

Thanks Kim, I appreciate it, Emile.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 5/17/2017 7:26:00 PM

Emile, once more, flowing poem is wonderful gift you share!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/18/2017 10:10:00 AM

Thanks James, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/17/2017 6:50:00 PM

I loved the images you used; that was captivating:) Amitiés

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/18/2017 10:10:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Marie, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/16/2017 6:32:00 PM

Wow, great imagery and very well written, Emile.. ~*

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/17/2017 9:04:00 AM

Thanks Eve, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 5/16/2017 6:21:00 PM

This so very good Emile. Original, unique and so very well written. I am going to join Char and fav this poem. Thank You, armand.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/17/2017 9:03:00 AM

Thanks Maurice, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/16/2017 4:24:00 PM

Wonderful verse, with that mysterious element about her hidden face..excellent, Emile...7. :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/16/2017 5:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Laura, you've made an old man smile, Emile.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/16/2017 2:56:00 PM

Yes..I often wonder what kind of face hides behind that niqab..Many times the eyes says a million story...but its when She goes unveiled ..that one can see the real side of 'She'.Awesome.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/16/2017 5:13:00 PM

Thanks Charmaine, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

Darren White

Date: 5/16/2017 1:08:00 PM

jamila (beautiful), both the poem and the woman. Very well observed, and described in poetic detail. I love this. #7

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/16/2017 1:10:00 PM

Thanks Darren, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.