MY STONED HEARTH by Wumi_Dabo

*MY STONED HEARTH*

He told her he loved her, He asked her to marry him
He asked her to have his kids
She dropped her name and took his
He took her to his people his life and she embraced him
Five years down the line, she was on her knees
Welcoming a second wife
She loves him still
He sent her packing, He seized her children
He threatened to punish her through them
Ten years she served him nurtured him
He left her behind and she went on her knees to pray
She trained her children with her sweat and prayers
She was on her knees again begging him to let her stay
To enjoy her labours
He treats her like garbage, He barks at her like a rabid dog
She loves him still
Now they have come of age
He is well respected and known in the community yet He cannot manage a home.
She loves him still.
Now you ask me to love you, respect you, honour you
But you are his direct image
A photocopy of him
You want me to subject myself to a forever of HE WILL CHANGE
What do you want me to tell my children and children's children
That I stayed because I love you
No
Never
I will not suffer the same fate my mother is
I will not shut my eyes against your shortcomings
I will raise my voice loud and lament against the doors of your house
No one will ever love you as you
No more

#voiceoftheoppressedwomen
@Wumi_Dabo
400 LEVEL LAW STUDENT

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