Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt:
A Veiled threat I can hear "Uncover your Head at your own risk No one should see your face Else, you'll wish you never lived" I lower my head, awaiting Whatever fate had in store for me Maybe this marriage would bring my freedom Or chain me in another prison An unfamiliar one, at that I risk a glance at the groom Nervously twitching knees Punishing him too? Two cellmates, trapped Or two folk Free for Life? Ritu 2020
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jun 13, 2020 @ 20:29:34
That’s frightening! I had a roommate with Pakistani parents once, and she got put into an arranged marriage. I think it worked out ok for her,but I remember her being petrified what would happen if she did, or if she didn’t. This poem reminded me of that palpable fear.
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Jun 13, 2020 @ 20:34:17
It can be a really scary situation. Imagine not knowing who you were tied to, forever, or not even having a choice…?
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Jun 14, 2020 @ 18:37:00
It does seem really scary!
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Jun 11, 2020 @ 17:31:31
Wow! Very thought provoking.
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Jun 11, 2020 @ 17:45:27
Thank you, Lisa ❤
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Jun 08, 2020 @ 03:26:49
Very haunting and raw. Love it.
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Jun 08, 2020 @ 08:19:59
Thank you, so much, Maria 💜
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Jun 05, 2020 @ 01:07:29
Two perspectives to ponder, Sister 💜
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Jun 05, 2020 @ 09:13:36
Definitely, Brother 💜
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Jun 05, 2020 @ 22:17:49
💜
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 20:23:29
🙂
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 18:04:54
Gosh, Ritu.
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 18:06:12
Where my mind wanders…
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 17:40:20
I like this take Sis, let’s be positive, two souls set free 💜💜🖤🖤
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 17:52:44
I hope it was a positive vending;
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 19:25:07
Yes 🖤💜
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 17:09:11
Powerful imagery Ritu….terrific poem that says so much – “veiled” indeed
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 17:25:41
Thank you so much, John!
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:57:46
See me and your hubby went to school together, I think you hit a good jackpot 😁….
Of course the same for him too…
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 16:10:48
Of course! But then, this was’t autobiographical 😉
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:46:56
Powerful, Ritu!
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:49:46
Thank you, Rebecca xx
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:34:05
you are a good story teller
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:37:13
Thank you, Sis 💓
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:33:11
A powerful poem, Ritu. The uncertainty of such a situation is almost unthinkable.
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:36:50
Thank you Sue. Not sure where it came from, but veiled instantly made me think of women getting married in the old days, having to hide faces until deemed right to show it.
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:39:33
Perhaps we all go veiled to some extent, until we can let someone into our hearts.
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:42:50
True. There is definitely that 💜
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:44:49
❤
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:19:58
Very nice 😍 😍 😍
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 15:28:07
Thank you 💓
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Jun 04, 2020 @ 16:46:42
Your most welcome 😊
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