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.

[nicolo]

The dad deserves to have D on his mouth.

[Black]

this was beautifull
thanks..
cant say much more bout it, without going to talk to much!

[Darkest Rose]

WOW! Okay this was an amazing write. It shows how this 'girl' was feeling really mad at her dad but thought he did it for the best. An amazing poem! Thank's so much for sharing it :)

[Lee Gupperton]

Very well written. I liked it :)

[Becky C Strukamp]

WOW!! Very interesting, it shows just how much a woman looses when her life is not in her control. Beautifully penned,

[EMF]

Real good work on this one. Flow and structure perfect and the theme, uncomfortable, but meritous. It is always nice to see something on WC that is'nt another rushed love poem. This is perfectly handled

[Christina May Shanaberg]

Too many parents think that they own their children, just like people think they own their pets. No, they confine animals whom have no choice. Rarely does a free feral animals choice a human to befriend. We bring children into this world, but nature intends for them to lead their own lives. Parents should not decide whom their offspring will marry or what their occupation should be. You captured the subject well!

[Marie Harrison]

I love this! For some reason, it makes me think of a poem of ancient days. A time when marriages like these could not be broken. Good write!

[Rene Velez]

good one, sometimes they just come and grow wings of their own...

[PrincessZeldaWannabe]

Sadly, there are still parents to this day that do this to their child. Nice job!