The Land Of Marital Turmoil

 In a land of marital turmoil and strife,

Where husbands and wives lead separate lives,

There lived a couple, oh, what a sight,

With family drama, they'd often fight.

When the husband diffused, he thought he defended,

But alas, his actions were not well intended.

He let his family off the hook, consequence-free,

Leaving his wife feeling oh-so full of glee.

She'd try to express her disdain and her pain,

But he'd deny, question, and make her refrain.

When it came to his kin, he'd change the topic,

Leaving her silenced, feeling microscopic.

But mention her family, oh, what a treat,

No one could stop him, he'd go on a feat.

He'd openly mock, make jokes and jest,

Leaving her family feeling quite distressed.

This imbalance they had, oh, it was grand,

Causing emotional distress across the land.

She felt hurt, disrespected, invalidated too,

While he defended his own, her concerns he'd eschew.

Trust and communication began to erode,

As her experiences were ignored, she felt a heavy load.

Loneliness and isolation started to grow,

As her partner's support failed to show.

His silence emboldened, his family's misdeeds,

Leaving her with shattered self-esteem and needs.

Resentment built, the foundation cracked,

Their once-happy marriage under attack.

Oh, what a tale of love gone awry,

Where sarcastic humor comes to apply.

But beneath the jest lies a lesson to learn,

Open communication, it's time to discern.

Address the issues, set boundaries clear,

Rebuild the trust, let understanding steer.

For when love is nurtured with empathy and care,

A happy ending, my friends, we shall share.

Nadia Nizam