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.



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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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Jackson Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 2:32 PM
This is an interesting poem. It throws light on Indian custom. Not like modern life. Very best wishes Linda x
Breidenthal Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Very interesting poem and well expressed. I didn't know that - thanks for sharing with us! Always, Laura
Undertaker Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 9:01 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
Lamoureux Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 8:46 AM
This is very intresting, in our old testament this was also common practice.
That Archaic Poet Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 6:40 AM
Cool insight to your culture, Doc :)
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