You may believe that using a long piece of material to cover the hair and bosom is relatively easy from the outset. How much more different can it be really, than wearing any other piece of cloth? But the reality is that it is indeed an amazingly difficult thing to do in some cases. There are numerous reasons for this apparent difficulty, but the main reason is usually in the mind of the wearer –a type of paranoia really.
Continue ReadingAnd tomorrow, I will feel empowered, and grateful. Because I see my strength in standing up against you.
Continue ReadingI appear to be “lost”
beneath this veil
that masks my intelligence, personality
Beneath this veil
that reveals my sense in fashion, how modest I choose to be, how high I wear my hair
This head is wrapped in more than just cloth, / this body is covered in more than just clothes / and I am more than what you think you see in me. / I wear humility on my back, / gratitude around my neck, / and respect across my chest / because modesty is my chosen style of dress.
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