“Once Considered a Promised Land” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán ...

“ Once Considered a Promised Land “

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán

Once considered a “Promised Land”
adding lengthening bands
as new lines of fashion
gradually flaring to the bottom of the calf
while wearing longer and longer hair
and pleated daywear
“All talking, all singing, all dancing”
enhanced by pale pleated sashes
false finger nails and eyelashes
hair swept back hats worn at acute angles
denoting swagger duty and status
as asymmetrical fastenings
on tiny clutch bags
while donning dark glasses
during updrafts of metallic fabrics
used as modes of travel
shown backless with narrow shoulder-straps
cut on the diagonal
of black satin with white flannel
flared pants for contrast...