Dawn breaks, gently I arouse from my dream, finally awake
momma busy baking the cake, I feel numb, my head aches
Sweet music playing, the whole family here, silently praying
Wishing me well, for my big day, my thoughts are swaying
I close the curtain, walk outside, the rain lashes my brown skin
I grin at the thought of my family saying my future should begin
“Come inside” my daddy calls, its time for you to get changed
I feel sadness, by me this marriage couldn’t even be arranged

The mirror reflecting my image, really slim and almost pretty
Witty, maybe, but still I’m under the power of the “committee”
My thoughts are undisputed, clear that I don’t want to proceed
My heart bleeds, I need to leave if I have a chance to succeed
Everybody’s smiling, they’re all dressed in their favorite suits
Boots pricey, I recite my favorite song, try to forget my roots
Embraces from close friends and enemies who make amends
Giving me money and things but my family’s love transcends

I glance at him standing proud, waiting sweetly for me to arrive
My energy I try to revive, so nervous, to him I anxiously strive
My skirt draping on the floor, I’m the first one through the door
But my minds doing overtime, I don’t want to be here anymore
I turn around suddenly, my heels slamming hard on the ground
Oblivious to where I’m heading but home ain’t where I’m bound
catch my auntie mumbling, I always knew that this girl was insane
I think to myself, that ain’t true for once I’m using my own brain
And my thoughts will see me through whatever life has planned
Make a stand, unquestionable I’m finally under my own command……….