Walking On Broken Glass

Just popped into my head. About forced marriage.

Daddy lost the bet,

The bet between another dad

Desperately trying to find a wife for his son

Daddy lost the bet,

He won some money

But he lost me

Because now I'm marrying a man

I just met,

And don't even know

Apparently I'm marrying into royalty

But daddy is very royal himself

I'm walking on broken glass

Trying to convince myself that

Daddy did the best for his little girl

But this guy,

This guy is the devil

He shows no love

He only shows his lustful eye

Today's the day

The day I give everything away,

The day everything is taken away from me

All because of a stupid bet

Why am I the grand prize

I should have a say in this,

But I guess I don't

I walk on broken glass,

Pour chemicals on myself

To look less attractive,

Maybe that will turn him off

No,

He looks at me and says

"From now on you will forever be my biggest b***h"

Thanks a lot daddy.. 

Author's Note

I honestly don't know where this came from.

Reviews

[Miss Marie Riorden.]

It's quite good. I'm a total Nazi on spelling so I will point out "Poor chemicals on myself" It's pour (:
Not trying to sound mean really. But it is a good write and on a very good subject. Giving away your child. it's almost like slavery, but not quite. You did a good job in catching the emotions that the girl feels. It's almost like you are the girl. It shows her opinion clearly.

[amdc101]

This is a good idea for a write on a sad subject. I feel like for it to have more meaning, it should be written with better vocabulary than "this guy" and "stupid" and swearing.

[Donna Lorenz]

It feels like you were there Ta'Shandra. Well penned,

[nevermindfan1991]

This was very interesting and well written poem. I liked the way you wrote this poem in the daughter's point of view. That made it more interesting. There should be more poems about topics so provocative. Great Job!

[Starry Eyed]

Woah... love love love reading.. its a little sad, but oh well! :D

[Jeremy Baker]

Dark and powerful, and rather fatalistic. Great work!

[Sleeping Maiden]

Wow! This is just fantastic! I loved it! A Powerful unique poem. So much imagery and emotions.. =D Simply magnificient write! ^o^

[Coyote Poetry]

In some places in the world. Woman are treated like possessions. Father use their daughters as gifts and payments. I like the way you wrote the poem. Honest and strong words leading to a very good ending. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[TheElfPrincess]

I loved how you wrote this, the flow was very good. This is a very good poem, well done.

[Dakota "Zero" Jones]

heh wow