He was eager to domesticate 
She was, on second thought
Willing to capitulate

Then a newer beau
Made her subconscious glow
In ways she couldn't know

Dreaming of an elevated unfamiliar
She wrote the old boy a Dear John letter
But much was spent on expectations
Reservations and invitations

Burning the letter and better judgment
She gave way to taciturn resignation
Onward they marched
Down the aisle
In uniformed dresses

And he was happy

Mantramony (n.)
Repeating inherited beliefs about love, duty, and womanhood until convinced they are one’s own.

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