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Convictions

by Patricia Smith Ranzoni


Women of Iraq
whispering
every night
my country
targets yours
veiled
I shall end
on my knees
pleading Peace
be upon you.

Every dawn
you wake
in terror of us
I shall cover
my head
in hijab
before ever
sleeping again
I will search
for wrapping
cloth modest
scarves.
Every day
you hover
in fear of us
I shall begin
on my knees
clothe my spirit
with you
my body
my own business
with you.





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