She stepped with Grace,
Yet with fear on her face,
Papa summoned her to obi
She has to marry Toby.
Toby was the envy,
His purse was full and heavy
Everyone wanted him as groom
But in her heart there was no room.
Papa's word is all and the law
His decisions come without flaw,
To have Toby as an inlaw
Will chase hunger's claw
Ada stepped into the hut,
That night to know her lot
The night was tense and hot
Without mother for comfort.
Maybe love will have its way,
To open the path for a miracle.
Maybe papa will suddenly sway,
In her heart she did cry and pray
Papa's mind was cast and made,
Toby was the key to paradise
On solid ground it was laid,
Marry Toby for the price.
©richvic
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