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Sonnet for a Woman MAG
In China, we wrap cloth around our feet
Urging toes to take distorted shapes.
Tighter for a place with the elite,
Not a cry of pain from us escapes.
Our tender, fragile bones are cracked and broken
Shackling us as prisoners of our home
Destined to be quiet, meek, soft spoken,
Waiting on a man who is free to roam.
Nowadays these bindings squeeze our waists
We sip our low-fat shakes and nibble carrots.
Skin stretched tight to suit another’s tastes
Regardless of our other strengths and merits.
© Anonymous
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romance_lover GOLD said...
on Dec. 5 2009 at 11:25 pm
**speechless**
Neocutey24 SILVER said...
on Sep. 20 2009 at 4:51 pm
Nice. Connecting footbinding to present day. My world history teacher would love you.
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