Your parents' chosen one for you, took you in his car;
You evoked your teenage lovers, who were very far.
You remembered their jokes;
And their hand-written affectionate notes.

I heard, he shouted at you for hurting his child;
You might have evoked your teenage lovers who used to fight for your pride.
You might have desired to split up;
But in this society, as a girl, you life will be messed up.

Check the mirror, and see your wrinkled face;
It is the only part which he liked at the first place.
He destroyed your whole beauty;
But wasn’t able to suck your soul's purity.

So, if you ever meet a man, ask him what he likes about you;
If he says, “soul”, accept him as he will be true.
Your beauty will make you lose your body lover;
Because you will become old & join your father in slumber.

So always protect your soul, not you body;
As beauty is your friend for some years, but becomes enemy when you turn 40.
Your life is over, but teach my teachings to your daughter;
To protect her from the tyrant & fake world which is waiting to destroy her.

© Taskeen Aabo