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Ngozi Olivia Osuoha

Here is my piece for all
Concerning marriage,
No matter how blind your love
And how deep your feelings
Beware of where you go.

Culture, tradition, religion, tribe and race
Dreams, visions, beliefs, goals and passions
Ambitions, and aspirations,
Understanding, care, and affection
All these make or mar unions.

Parallel people dare not bond
Opposite believers cannot merge
Infatuations and fantasies
Dreams, daydreams and realities
These raise alarms.

Pretence does not last
Lies flop along the line
Deceit does more harm
Charms fade with time,
Beware of demons in angelic robes.

Masquerades, wolves in sheep’s clothing
Robbers in watchmen’s apparel
Pedophiles as guardians
These ruin homes.

Cheating, infidelity, excessive rage
Violence, abuse, misunderstanding
Mistreatment, distrust, disrespect
Slavery, bondage, overdependence
Laziness, carelessness, and gossip
No home survives these hurdles.

There is always a boundary
Within, is acceptable
Without, is unbearable
Marriage is not for kids.

Sex, change of status
Having children and license to born
Flashy rings and costly jewels
Flamboyance and luxury
The makeup and makeover
They all glitter but are not gold.

Marriage is for mutual interests
Never is it for parasites,
Give peace and get it back
Sow love and reap same
Plant care and harvest so
Cultivate home and enjoy such,
A word is enough for the wise.

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