Married To A Stranger Poem by Raimi Babatunde

It's just over a year
When we said "I do"
We were so into ourselves
Or should I say I was
Our wedding was glamorous
The paparazzi couldn't miss it

Isn't love beautiful
That after just one year
The inseperable pair seemed disconnected
You became unemotional and revengeful
You stopped eating my food
Yet you keep me incommunicado

I feel so teary now
I allowed them to ruin me
They all talked about my flower
How it will soon wither
Like gods they talked about biological clock
Whispering it like Eve to Adam

Why do you play God?
Like you know my genetic makeup
Didn't HE say mine is different?
I chose to believe you
Above HIS promises
Look where I am?

Now he comes back late
A continuance of his bachelorhood lifestyle
But you told me he will change
How did I even believe you
When yours is not better off
I wish I could go back in time

If this is what marriage is
I want out, I am tired
Please help me
What am I not doing right?
Do you feel my pain in your heart?
I could cry you an ocean now

Shall I talk about the other room
Mating with him is wack
Maybe I should have tested
But I wanted it to be special
No artificial can replace a natural
I really need to feel like a woman

Maybe he is cheating
All men cheat naturally
It is in their bloodline
But if I find solace outside
I will be tagged promiscuous
I am really going crazy

I am married to a stranger
I don't even know him
I should have waited
Now it is my cross
And don't tell me I nag
I guess I need God

I should have married my friend
We should have dated
Even courted properly
But they won't let me be
Friend, marrying early is good
But not above marrying right

I need to see Stormie Omartian
She must be a Prophetess
When he penned that book
Asking us to pray and pray
Lord, I need you now
I surrender my all to you

Does he regret our union?
Is he trying to frustrate me?
Did I commit an unpardonable sin?
I wasn't even pregnant before marriage!
I have been faithful Lord
Please, I want my life back

If you did not sign any oath of celibacy
Please wait, I tell you wait!
Desperation will lead to frustration
There is a time for everything
If you rush in, you'll rush out
My advise: Watch and pray

Before you judge me
Walk in my pain, feel my tears
This is my cross
With God on my side
It will end in praise
Before you jump; investigate
And please, be sure you are sure!