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Black Veils

Almost like wearing an eternal hat of shame Black veils hide the blame Shadowy onlookers dying to see under the opaque Their eyes deepened in curiosity expecting some day the veil would break Dawn never looked so dark before Horizons under veiled eyes once more Continuously blocking out your connectors to the world Denying your difference a chance to be accepted Ashamed boy, Ashamed girl However, credit to living freely, your body you’ll show While in tack stays the veil; behind it, no people will know Black tints faded into black shades, made Partially reflective, partially transparent; one-sided mirror blades Unveil and remove one trains of thoughts To grab a hold of a world that lets you teach as you will be taught Almost like wearing an honored hat of truth No veil, just the bare nature of you

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 4/1/2014 10:40:00 AM
I read this once you posted it...not sure why I didn't post a comment at the time. But I treasure how in depth you are with society, yourself and pretty much life around you. You are very observant. A skillful artist indeed!!
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Kira Price
Date: 4/1/2014 4:36:00 PM
Wow thanks so much! If you didn't know I am most definitely a fan of your work too! Sometimes I feel like I am not as advanced at writing as some of you but comments like this helps me feel a lot better! :-)
Date: 3/31/2014 9:02:00 PM
Truth should never wear a veil . Loved the poem Kira.
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Kira Price
Date: 3/31/2014 11:02:00 PM
Never!...thx Darren :)
Date: 2/23/2014 6:06:00 PM
I Am Going To Favour This Magnificent Painting From Her Gate, Sweet Beautiful Kira ~ After A Reading Her Beauty Once More, Depth Of Breath At It's Potential In A Multi-Layered Verse ? When One Walks Amid Darkness They Fail To Behold The Light And What Is Light If Not, Again, `LOVE`....Stay Beautiful Beautiful Girl! ~ Love John
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Date: 2/23/2014 12:04:00 PM
Kira we are what we are, very eloquent...David
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Date: 2/19/2014 10:47:00 PM
Even through the darkened shades, the true identity shines ever so clearly...through the pain...through the cuts. This was so poignant. Fantastic job!
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Date: 2/18/2014 5:37:00 PM
I agree with what Shadow has stated just below.
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Date: 2/18/2014 5:07:00 AM
Yes the black veil remains intact as it is a powerful shield against rape and sexual exploitation. For all muslim ladies it is a code of honour, like a gentle coat of armour.
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Date: 2/18/2014 4:02:00 AM
I like it Kira well penned hugs
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Kira Price
Date: 2/19/2014 12:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Shadow! :-)

Book: Shattered Sighs