Shame is the shawl of Pink 1
In which we wrap the Soul
To keep it from infesting Eyes－
The elemental Veil
Which helpless Nature drops 5
When pushed upon a scene
Repugnant to her probity－
Shame is the tint divine.
In which we wrap the Soul
To keep it from infesting Eyes－
The elemental Veil
Which helpless Nature drops 5
When pushed upon a scene
Repugnant to her probity－
Shame is the tint divine.
(F.1437/J.1412)
[1] Shame:: the privy members or parts of shame (OED n. 7). shawl, Pink:: color of the blood in shawl being washed.
[2] Soul:: fundamental, sensitive part.
[3] infesting Eyes:: view of some men.
[4] elemental Veil:: a cover of the elemental part of the body.
[5] Nature drops:: a hint on the menses.
[6, 7] a scene, probity:: menses means without pregnancy.
[8] tint:: a trace, indication.