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Lady of the Eyes
by Richard L. Provencher Sensuous, ochre-skinned woman, burqa tight against her eyebrows, a gift from mama. Not the glance of a young girl from neon Paris, nor scented gardens in Spain, she's from the land of Afghanistan arid without grass to soothe hardened soles, where dust storms welcome travelers, memories of famine, refugees worn thin through war. Now she shops in marketplaces Taliban oppression subdued from collective victories, women no longer sold for passion a new freedom in schooling, dress choices, young girls allowed to grasp opportunities. Yet there is an anxious hush, as guns begin their barking again. Richard L. Provencher Richard enjoys writing poems; many of which have been published in Print and Online. He and his wife, Esther are also co-authors of stories and a print novel. They are "born again" Christians and very busy in their church, Abundant Life Victory International, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |