A wretched society

 

A wretched society-

I don’t sing love;

Instead I chant Krishn.

I don’t play romance;

Instead, I dance as Radha.

 

A wretched society-

I don’t keep men’s photos;

Instead, I keep their gifts.

I don’t befriend men;

Instead, I visit their wives.

 

A wretched society-

I don’t move with men;

Instead, I acquaint with cousins.

I don’t seek heroes;

Instead, I frequent seers.

 

A good daughter, a good sister,

A chaste wife, a good mother,

And a woman of modesty,

I have lived to my peril.

A wretched society!

04.02.2005