Promises were made during moments of delight
Hearts were elated
Things seem to transform overnight
The dominant one subjugated
Disastrous effects though the other
Loved to be loved
Willing to serve
But not be subservient
Much too many examples
To be subjected as an object
By another
It was the controlling factor
That destroyed remnants of love
Memories of youth
Played like movies in her head
Having witnessed relationships
Where the women seemed
Like the living dead
She swore it's the life
She would never tread
Waking away for many was unheard of
Through gossip created much dread
She learned to stop listening
Learn the basics
Basic love
For her
Instead
~Divine