She needed and dreamed of more,
But a woman’s life was set in stone;
Marriage was judged as better
For her
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Back then, that was regarded as the norm'. How ignorant society was and biased against the wishes and needs and rights of women. We live in a more equal society now, alas, to late for some. A sad poem, lovely written...and thankyou
Good poem, well stated. I could not have said it better. Read mine - Mother Dear, O Mother Dear - Adeline