Veils usually hide the face,
gently covering the dread,
adding an element of grace.

Knit, woven, crocheted lace
decorate her wedding bed.
Veils usually hide the face.

Mothers of the human race
often bake our daily bread,
adding an element of grace.

Single women leave no trace
except a scent upon a bed.
Veils usually hide their face.

Women hope to nourish space
though passions remain unfed
–adding an element of grace.

Married women find new space
when family work has ended.
Veils usually hide their place —

adding an element of grace.

. . . . .

Susan Powers Bourne