dowry
Dowry for a marriage
The old custom still rampant in India
The social modern 'slavery' for a price
A man to get married to a woman
The price must be sweet
For the man's family demanded it
The daughter in law's family must pay
Dowry for a marriage
The sad story never ends
In the remote parts of India
Women commit suicides
Force to or not lives lost
As a consequence the social stigma
Of married lives of the women
The dowry makes them weary
Living in the shadow of darkness
Forget about dowry
Let the lovers enjoy their lives together
If you think you can afford it
There is no compulsion
Now the court in India
Meted out punishment for the man's families
They have to serve jail terms and pay compensation
For the misery and pain
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