She was a mere child when she was promised
In marriage. The two of them were strangers
And love was never an option. This twist
Of fate would eventually enslave her.
The union was reached to insure riches
For parents of both loveless bride and groom.
A few years later and fewer kisses
The husband tired of his child wife whom
He never loved or cared for. He began
Carousing and seeing other women.
At home the loveless slave took a firm stand
Decided to unshackle tradition.
She left her things behind and walked out of
This bond of sadness free at last to love.