I am a proud muslim, pure Pakistani woman
So, I enjoy the pleasure of being a true woman
I love my rich civilisation, heritage and culture
culture, which my religion gives me as my nature
So are my acts, modesty, behaviour and looks
my language and outfits keep me in good books
Yes, I don't wear those cheap, immodest cloths
weird outfits which make, many women, sloths
Cheap, masculine trousers, jeans and skirts
and those cloths which attract lusty spurts
Outfits , without a " Veil " to cover the " Bosom"
and have no outer cloth to hide the " Bottom"
Same cloths which reveal your buttock and thigh
well, trust me, such things don't raise you high
And yet, interior is first and then is exterior
accordingly, I prefer my family on my career
Thanks, I don't adopt cheap methods for fame
That's why, house work gives me no shame
Yeah, trust me I feel proud to be a house wife
Then, wow, what a satisfaction I gain in life
When needed, I don't limit myself to house
but only with the permission of my spouse
I don't have any time for cinema and theatre
because I've got to do something really better
Oh yes, I know the secret of being beautiful
For it stands in being purely and truly dutiful
Dutiful to Allah, Prophet (pbuh) and islam
because only this keeps me satisfied and calm
Unique modesty and shyness are my armours
knowledge and confidence are my powers
Covered with respect and yet so liberated
My religion keeps me from being violated
I have the strength to do what I think is right
Even if it means putting up a life long fight
So, Western women, you feel bad for me? Do You?
But let me tell you, exactly the opposite is true
A Syedani
who is Pakistani.... The Poem
A Poem by Madam, Syeda
Kisa Zehra , President ,
Anjuman-e-Dukhtaraan-e-Zainab,
Lahore, Friday, 26th May, 2000 )