Saturday, May 7, 2011

The Thursday Think Tank - #47 Toes

Note- Zari is a type of thread made of fine gold or silver wire used in traditional Indian and Pakistani garments. This thread is woven into fabrics, primarily made of silk to create intricate patterns.

The photograph 
sits on a shelf, 
a silent reminder
of the little girl 
i once was.

The hem of my 
red zari bordered skirt
half conceals and half reveals 
two tapering feet with tiny toes,
encased in silver anklets.

Did my jingling anklets 
ever fill silences?
And when was 
the last time i wore
a zari bordered skirt?

The picture captures
a time bygone-
a femininity now 
transformed over the years 
of confusing childhood.
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11 comments:

  1. Eileen T O'Neill .....Monday, 09 May, 2011

    madhumakhi,

    Oh a sweet image of looking back to the innocence of childhood days. Days which always pass, before we know it!

    Eileen

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  2. flaubertMonday, 09 May, 2011

    Madhumakhi, I love the innocence of this piece.

    Pamela

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  3. JingleTuesday, 10 May, 2011

    cute..

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  4. Butterflies of timeWednesday, 11 May, 2011

    You make me nostalgic, the poem is beautiful just like our ethnic Indian dresses.

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  5. Just Another Observer...Wednesday, 11 May, 2011

    Ah one little piece of revisiting the childhood days of innocence and more importantly happiness... I know,we seem to forget the little things that matter...
    Has got a nice feel to it...:)

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  6. UnknownWednesday, 11 May, 2011

    A lovely poem about the innocence of childhood and precious pieces you remember. The second verse is my favourite - beautiful images strung together in a fashion that makes one want to smile.

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  7. madhumakhiWednesday, 11 May, 2011

    Thanks you for commenting.

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  8. Sherry Blue SkySunday, 15 May, 2011

    I can see the little feet with the anklets jingling. Love the being "transformed over the confusing years of childhood."

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  9. UnknownMonday, 16 May, 2011

    You look so beautiful! Your descriptions are so clear, I can see you!

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  10. The PoetTuesday, 17 May, 2011

    The image you've painted here reminds me of the way my sisters used to dress when they were younger. Some wore saris, others not, but they always looked so pretty.

    Wonderful memories.

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  11. Hyde Park Poetry PalaceSaturday, 21 May, 2011

    love your poetry talent here,

    inviting you to join Poets Rally by submitting a poem, any poem is welcome.

    hope to see you in.
    keep entertaining!
    You Rock!

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