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She wears a blackened face With her head lowered A clear sign of disgrace For in her home she has no place
Her swollen red eyes She does look worldly wise But remains penniless And is virtually homeless
Who could she be Abandoned by her family She is yesterday's young bride Remember her groom died
She is the unfortunate victim Of a very deep superstition That widows only bring ill luck A reputation with which she is stuck
No villager will support her She will be treated like a leper Her fate was after all pre-decided On this public opinion is undivided |
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