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Weird Modern Women

They are called modern in every era

For they dare to be different

Push the social boundaries

Ask explanation for traditions

That paint them weak,

Keep them away from power,

Burden them with responsibility,

Curb their right to choose 

and push them to just follow-

the mores and customs & practices

most of which they despise.

She is often caught and pulled back 

by this social web 

so intricately knit

that guides her look

her every move

her  every choice

because she fears being an outcast

It is so skillfully made

That even in her rebel too she tortures herself

to fit a checklist of liked/ desirable women 

From waxing her body to wear that shorts/skirt

to compromising her career for family

it all looks fair and part of peaceful living.

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