The Veil
yesterday

the veil hid her face

creating wrinkles

and dulling her eyes

hidden by the veil

she was shy and reserved

but when she spoke

her words were

honored and revered

beneath the veil

her hair was pulled

into a tight bun

the loose grey strands

curling at her neck

as she walked through

the marketplace

the veil flowed behind her

and when she faltered

shoppers were quick to assist
['Sydney Duke Richey']
['Empowerment', 'Role Reversal', 'Prompt', 'Poetry', 'Self-awareness']