BOUND BY TRADITION

Shaking and crying in fear
Everything just made me tear
At the corner of my bed
So much in my head

I had dreams
But all been crushed
By the woman I called mother
Why would she do this?

Twelve years of age
Turning over this page
Selling me to this man
Five times my age

Why was she doing this?
I had school and friends
Soon to disappear
For a life I never wanted

Couldn’t say no
Couldn’t run away
Couldn’t tell anyone
I had to smile and play along

Five years down the line
Bound to this man for life
Can’t help but cry
But I know I need to try

I finally find my voice
I finally find my feet
Run away speak
Fight for my own life




@$heetheepoet

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