A Long Walk From Freedom

A Long Walk From Freedom

Her walk:
Down the aisle.
Her jury:
A congregation.
Her judge:
The minister.
Her crime:
Born into Western society.
Her plea:
Guilty.
Her witnesses:
Perpetuators.
Her shackles:
Two golden rings.
Her time:
Until death doth part.
Her sentence:
To have and to hold
In sickness and in health
Whether rich or poor
For better or worse.
The ending:
A lawfully ended life.