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Polytheism - An Alouette

The menstruation, Till its cessation Makes women to live outside Their homes for four days Come home on fifth day Husbands helping and inside. ================== Based on an ancient Indian custom as the women were not allowed to touch anything in the house for four days of their menstruation cycle every month. They were considered untouchable religiously.

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Linda Jackson

Date: 11/1/2013 2:32:00 PM

This is an interesting poem. It throws light on Indian custom. Not like modern life. Very best wishes Linda x

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 10/30/2013 12:30:00 PM

Very interesting poem and well expressed. I didn't know that - thanks for sharing with us! Always, Laura

Poet. Undertaker

Date: 10/30/2013 9:01:00 AM

Doctor this is very cruel. I hate such speech.I love freedom and respect women equally. Doctor no serious just like that. love you doctor. thanks for your appreciation in my work. your poems are very sensible.(:v Jenish

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2013 8:46:00 AM

This is very intresting, in our old testament this was also common practice.

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 10/30/2013 6:40:00 AM

Cool insight to your culture, Doc :)