Midnight, at the dining table, she waited,
He said he had dinner and was sated.
She said nothing and wrapped the utensils,
While he murmured on the phone with the counsels,
I am suffocated, get me out of here, he said,
She over-heard, and smiled at her fate, instead.
She heard the door bang as he left the house,
Drowsy, she peeped from the blanket like a cute mouse.
Her mother called and inquired if she was happy.
And the newly married bride questioned if all marriages are this scrappy?
Mother was worried and said if she compromised,
She said anything through which my pain is minimized.
That evening, he called and said he would come home early,
When she saw what he got for her she cried abysmally.
She thought he would take her to movies and she dressed elegantly,
Instead, he got her divorce papers and told her to sign them arrogantly.
With tears rolling down her eyes she said,
I thought these were tickets to Hilton-head.
I have hopes and want children and grandchildren with you,
He said - I don’t think I can handle this, please bid me an adieu.
Can’t we just compromise and embrace what future allows?
I need my freedom; I was forced to take the vows…
And the wise say, never tie a knot when you are not ready,
Or one shall still compromise, but your life will be shady.
No love? Then no bondage is the key,
He still hates her and in utter confusion is she…
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