VIRGINITY- A FALSE VIRTUE

An emotional 'Monkey On The Back',

Expected not to derail from 'virtuous' track,

Venus has to freshly emerge from water,

Purity of flesh is all that strangely matters.

Overrated virtue or society erected barrier?

If lost, should she be stigma's carrier?

Her valuable gift to her spouse at nuptial,

But for Prince Charming, it is not essential.

An acknowledged virtue for a maiden,

Matter of shame for unwedded men,

Double standard is societal norm,

In marital life, it has kicked up dusty storm.

Messed up culture proclaims it as cardinal sin,

For "virtues intact" bride to lose her hymen,

More belief is placed in a tiny membrane,

Than trust, while driving in marital lane.

POETIC FLAVOURS