by B. R. GOWANI
Elizabeth Hurley, the wife of NRI (non-resident Indian) businessman Arun Nayar, at the Love Ball charity fundraiser. Some called her “Arun Nayar’s spouse without blouse” for wearing a blouse-less sari. Outlook India
an ancient South Asian garment
the sari is a symbol of decent attire
when worn properly, it surely depicts
beauty and elegance and some glitz
it is gaining acceptance in the West
that is always on a fashion quest
usually worn with a petite half blouse
the sari accentuates the wearer’s figure
long, hipster saris have been tried
with short blouses worn with full pride
sans the blouse and draped loose, Vidya Balan posed
with the back exposed but praise she drew
and gutsy Liz Hurley took a giant leap
saving many males the trouble to peep
so, nature’s exquisite artwork you can gaze
the asymmetry won’t stop you from praise
the covering of the sheer sari will rarely fail
to remind the gazer of Benzoni Rebecca veil
men will not have to twist and lean
now they can watch with the proper mien
vulgar, provocative, or titillating Liz doesn’t look
but offers the look as an eye-pleasing open book
the hymn says: “o human, naked you came
and naked you’ll depart [from this world]”
much money is saved on the bra and blouse
that, in this economy, can go towards the house
but Victoria doesn’t like naturalness, because she
then will not have any intimate Secret to sell
US airport security will love this exposed gesture of Liz
and should think of appointing as a spokesperson this Ms.
B. R. Gowani can be reached at brgowani@hotmail.com