A Woman's Garment - Tanka Poem by Rose Marie Juan-austin

A Woman's Garment - Tanka

Rating: 5.0


Covers the body
From tip of the head to toe
A mesh on the face
A tradition that restricts
A tradition that protects.


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COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Anjandev Roy 02 September 2021

Brilliant....again.....

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Nabakishore Dash 17 July 2023

It protects in the sense that body parts are not visible to the onlookers, but nowadays there is a change Mam in most cultures.Thanks and gratitude to you for this nice thanks.

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Bri Edwards 09 December 2022

You mean it has sometimes protected a woman from being beaten up? : ( But it helps keep sand out! ;)

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Bri Edwards 09 December 2022

A female beekeeper? 'Perhaps the most visible mark of Iran's Islamic leanings is the conservative dress expected of its citizens. Although normal, Western style clothing is acceptable in private homes, when in public women are required to cover everything but their face, hands and feet.

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Missing you in PH for a while, dear friend. Hope all is fine.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 18 October 2021

A perfect Tanka like a fitting woman's garment. Brilliant dear Rose! .....5 stars

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Rose Marie Juan-austin

Rose Marie Juan-austin

Laoag City, Philippines
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