Dowry π
Dowry is illegal in many countries and is widely recognized as a form of gender-based violence and discrimination against women
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A father's love for his daughter Is priceless and true But society's expectations Can make it so hard to do
A dowry demanded For a marriage to take place The father struggles and borrows To save his daughter's grace
The wedding day comes But the debt remains unpaid The father feels so helpless His honor begins to fade
He feels like a failure And he can't bear the pain He can't face his daughter Or society's disdain
He sees no way out But to end his own life Leaving his daughter behind In a world filled with strife
His death is a tragedy A loss that can't be measured But it highlights a problem That must be deeply treasured
Dowry is a curse A tradition that must be broken Let's value our daughters And leave this custom unspoken
Let's honor our daughters For who they truly are Let's celebrate their worth And remove this societal scar.
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About the Creator
Safeera Sathar
With pen in hand and heart on sleeve,
I weave my thoughts,
My words may not be grand or bold,ο»Ώ
Hoping my words will make some gain.
So if you find me on this page,
Know that I write to engage.
To touch your heart, to stir your soul,
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