Modern Woman

Modern, yes I am

Woman, yes I am

That doesn’t mean I need to be skimpily dressed

Tag along boys as toys

And pretend to be feminist

Or just turn lesbian.

 

I am modern

Because I speak my mind and stick to it

In a patriarchal society

I act human first and then a woman

Practice liberty

Believe in civil society

That necessarily doesn’t mean, I am alcoholic

Or I love puffing cigarette

Or I am a horny bitch.

 

Modern doesn’t mean I practice Kamasutra*

Or play with gizmos and gadgets.

Wait a minute, don’t be illusive

I am certainly not a virgin

But by no mean it means I believe in orgy.

Of Course I am adventurous

But I like it soft and sweet.

   

Modern doesn’t mean I am from some different planet

I love and I love to be loved

I do feel low and need shoulders to weep

That certainly doesn’t mean holding hands in public

But I will stand by my husband even if he has erectile dysfunction

I practice values

My approach and style has substance. 

Yes, I am a woman. 

Yes, I am modern. 

– Kumar Gautam

*Kamasutra – Ancient Indian text on sexual pleasure and behaviour.