don’t bind us to dogma
traditions
rituals
religions.
don’t coerce us
to marry,
nor sell us
for a bride price.
don’t burn us
for a dowry,
nor batter us
as we are married.
don’t take us
for granted.
we are not
for honour killing.
we are strong.
we tread our own path
create bliss
enrich life-space-time.
