Social Formalities Poem by Abdulrazak Aralimatti

Man's life, governed by social formalities
Formalities to prove oneself worthy
Social formalities based on humanity,
religion and culture
Social formalities based on caste, region
and gender
Social formalities based on customs and
traditions

Formalities keep one on track
And also divert from the track
One has to follow to survive in society
Even against his own conscience
Follow the formality as a formality