The Caged Bird
Violet Kent

Marriage for life?
Oh, spare me such a fate!
In Spanish the word for handcuff is the same for wife!

You think me bitter,
Perhaps you are right.
However, if you spent but a week in my shoes,
You may understand my plight.

I would like to get down on one knee and ask you to lend me an ear,
What if instead of for life, marriage was only for 7 years?

I know this sounds mad,
But so does a lifetime bond to anyone!
Pray give this idea a try before you decide it's bad!