Born out of an unhealthy marriage
Forced by uncaring parents
The beautiful rich bride
The poor proud loved groom
And their fertile quiet neighbours
Formed this strange marriage
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The parents left, a bit pursued
The bride rebelled half heartedly
The deserting parents snuck back
And the groom curbed the bride
So the marriage continued
A very confusing union
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Divorce is not an option
But the sons accepted half heartedly
So they stayed and watched
They robbed their home
They killed their brothers
And the parents watched
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The parents broke all ties
The bride and they groom divided the children
Each took what he could grab
The sons got more daring
The division has become official
The herds where left in carcass
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The sons’ children watched in fear
They must take sides
Most did not know about the bride or the groom
The sons told them to be wary
So they joined the charade
The union was broken in their minds
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It only got worse
Nobody stopped to save the marriage
They just got used to the problems
The parents where long gone
So it was either the children or nothing
But the children were not prepared
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The rich bride fought for her wealth
The groom fought for control of his bride
The children took sides and joined the fight
Then it became a way of life
Nobody dared hope for real peace
It was a faulty union from engagement
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thanks

Tinkybabe: Hmm..A bit similar to my poem "stench of divorce" just that divorce was an option for my characters and they adopted it wholeheartedly .
Nice poem