CAUGHT
waxed lips eye canceler hijab to hide the face, to cage the woman in man's expectations shower her confidence down until she is just a pool at the man's feet. every ripple he makes is another woman drowning in despair the man thinks it is romantic, to hide his lovely bride behind a curtain He says, "You mean the world to me, like a jewel in your jewelry box. I will keep you safe under lock and key because I will not let anyone steal you from me." So she is held fast to him worse than hand cuffs because left to walk her path, as a follower but no, he has her heart, chained and the clouds drips down her face blending with the make-up leaving smudges as if someone is erasing her soul