Marriage By Law Poem by Emmanuel Joseph Olumakiss

What sufferings have I not met?
To stick to a woman that add to my weight
What energy is needed for battles to be won?

My kindreds I've grown weak of their affairs
They have chosen to retire my everyday plan
Several of my thoughts they have buried with laws
The ones that intend to assume the role of my god

With their whole actions they add more sufferings to my growth
That I found worthy; they throw in the dark
The path I wish to thrive; they spontaneously reprimand

Nothing is relevant in our clan;
On issues that concerns my well being
Before am served of their thoughts
I already know where I belong

My clan have always denied me the way forward;
An approach to the woman of my choice

Why withhold that which is unfair?

It is my heart they have built boundaries
All for the sake of old doctrines
Traditions that melt the heart

They have compelled me into marrying from same village
Instead of the one close to my heart
Several maidens they have closed their door
Many they've made to flee from love;
Into marrying next door
Our seeds they refused to germinate abroad.