More to her

Her eyes are beautiful

Her face is the most amazing

Her hair is long and flowing

Her smile is one that is desired by others

You would never know it 

You could never touch it

You could never see it

You can only hear her soft words

She keeps to herself

She never speaks unless spoken to

She always does as asked

Theres more to her

Theres a story in her eyes

Theres a spark in her smile

Theres color in her hair 

The feeling of feeling beautiful 

The stares don't matter to her

The way she feels free

The cloth says nothing about who she is

but you would never know it

she wears a Hijab

Reviews

[Nothing Personal]

Brilliant theme. Excellent poem. I vociferously support this write. The societal norms, the obligations they have to go through is unimaginable. Yet they take it in their strides and move on. I think they are the strongest, bravest , fiercest women on earth. and you emphasized how it's easy to misunderstand them and not look beyond the veils. Oh, I loved this one.

[Sugar Plum ♥]

Oh, beautiful poem, expressed so honestly and stright! I specially like the last verses, they contain the hint of "freedom"...even or "exaclty because" she wears hijab :
The stares don't matter to her
The way she feels free
The cloth says nothing about who she is


provokes many quiestions in me....

[YouoweYoupay]

Misty Blue Eyes,

I congratulate you on the courage and moral consciousness you've collected to write this poem. I'm a Muslim too and I believe in gazing into the true source of beauty of a human being. And to all those who'd like to know more about Arabian-Islamic culture, to most girls, it's both a religious chore and a personal choice, even when some ignorant communities force it on women, and belittle the value of those who choose not to wear it.

Al-Hijab is a complicatd, sensitive sacred dedication to God. That is why its misunderstood in many non-Muslim societies, and you have filtered words both carefully and simply, thank you for sharing.

[justice]

This is a very brave write. This is a topic that not a lot of authors are comfortable writing about. I thank you for taking this jump. It is a fantastic write. Truly, you have done a great job with this! Thank you for sharing this. It is a topic that I believe needs more attention. I am not completely aware of that culture and I am very interested in learning more. Thank you again! All the best!
J

[Cassiopia Summers]

Hmm, definitely a great write.

[MuSe Ampoule]

Great Job BME. Always so much mystery to those precious veiled women.

[Mauricio Montoya]

great job.

[Rory CJ Frankson]

************************************************************* Above & Beyond *********************

Framing in form is choices and I think your presentation suits the topic. To make a bold statement about the woman, the veiled peception in the role that women in the world must play. I believe that you struck a cord here, and I see that in a short period you are getting the attentions that you have grown to, 12 reviews in 30 visits, show this growth Misty.

The repetition in the beginning of each stanza here is very effective and it gives light to the peice in a way that other forms may not have. It gives a rhythme to your verse where the rhyme is absent and poems depending on topic, not need have that element. The rhyme here is in the picture created. You have really hit it with this premise and I can feel the heart you feel for your Sisters of the World.

I like what Coyote has to say in the respect of traditional elements as, well as controversial topics have many different points of view. The generality is always present and I like that yours... is a personal representation. The depth of perception is what I point to and love the world feel in this representation.

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Write On / Right On! Peace, is perception granted. Romon in Review. Awesome

[Aven]

I like the poem, I love the picture... but I'm not sure about this form... anyway well done!

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe there is advantage and disadvantage to a Hijab. I live in the Middle East for five years. The kids are safe. Rape is rare. Woman are respected in my present. The woman who wear the Hijab stand for a old belief. I try to respect them. Few countries are hard on the woman. No education and treated like slaves. I like this poem. Your words are true. I think it is beautiful when a culture is proud and hold belief with great strength.Great description and detail made the poem a pleasure to read.
Coyote