And She Took A Stand!

The marital bridge beckoned right in front.

She still mindfully chose to bear the brunt.

She took the tough road, under society's glare;

To again bridge the bridge, little did she care!

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They advised her to go back with trust-

"Love, faith, & understanding are a must!"

"Cross the bridge, go with the flow & sacrifice."

"Smile & reconcile your duty & destiny & compromise."

"Forget the past, forgive them, & be free"-

"Adjust, give another chance to him & his family."

She had already moved enough mountains-

She consciously removed the marriage chains.

The expectations were ripe for her to save-

The marital bonds- protecting them like a slave.

Wounded & shrouded in nightmares galore-

She had shunned their red carpet & door.

Subject to humiliation, & violence, severe,

The weight of torture & worthlessness to bear;

Terribly confused, burdened, resentful, & sad,

She screamed, "Why should my life be so bad?" 

She decided to take a stand & stay away from hell-

No longer tolerating more fractures in her soul & shell.

As her own ship's captain, she had power & command!

She grew new wings, confidently conquering new land. 

What I will never understand (though they say that I'm wise)- 

Why are women always blamed & asked to adjust & compromise?

If you have answers, please share your comments & let's explore.

Linking this with- dverse- Poetics Tuesday- Regrets & More.