The Price of Duty

II.The Ripping of the Fabric

My love we're here, under our tree

I want all that's in my heart, now to go free,

Please, my love listen and hold back your tears

I hope these words won't hurt your ears.

My sweetheart, My dear, My one true love

I'm sure your words will be as gentle as a dove,

I'm ready for whatever you have to say

Your worries are my worries surely we'll find a way.

My heart is pounding ten times faster,

I'm now a slave; no longer the master,

My family has decided there's nothing left to do,

They'll disown me as their son if I don't go through.

You're not making much sense

My Love, what is it that you mean?

I've listened to every word

Please tell me what trouble you're in?

Like I said at first,

They have already decided,

I have to marry this girl,

My entire clan demands it.

What are you trying to say?

So you have already agreed

I thought you'd fight for our love,

With all you heart disagreed!

My love, you know not the position I'm in,

To say No! to ones father

Is one of the greatest sins,

My family has spoken,

I had to accept,

You're the only one I love,

But I have to marry Nkwen.

You were all that I had

How could you break my heart so?

I thought what we had was true,

How could you let me go?

I'm sorry, I Beg you

To find it in your heart to forgive me,

This decision hurts me more than you know

Just remember, I'll always love you Nsibi...