Nuns on Grote Street

Who are they?
These shy and smiling young women
The colourful muslim 'nuns',
with their floral attacks upon urban grime,
city street dullness and business gaudiness
These women who pay for the privilege of anonymity
and stereotypical quietness
coming here to learn to return home prodigal daughters

Their flowing garments hide
and bright smiles camouflage
questions remain unanswered
just what kind of education are they getting?
and will they forget how to smile?