O Grace! O Beauty!
How lovely you had looked in that obscurity...
Like the canopy of stars at night
Mysterious, shimmering and bright.
Oh Silent One, O discreet one...
Have you covered your mouth so that it may gush
Only the sweetest, purest, guileless words
The noblest words that befits only... the prophets, kings and pious fews.
Have you covered your ears in so much that...
You may hear only the best of words, the best of deeds...
Of stories worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven...
Exulted, enthroned, majestic – sublime.
Then thou art in the Right Track
The path to tranquility, goodness and peace...
Warding off evil desires and wantonness
Preserving your beauty, your chastity and innocence...
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SHROUDED [Behind A Woman's Covered Face]
Short StoryAn introspection to the mystery surrounding Muslim women who diligently cover their face. Depicted in short, sly verses categorizing them as poems, " Shrouded" is dedicated to pious Muslim Women all over the world who gallantly chose to bear the bur...