Arranged Interrogation

She looked forward to the day

All decked up, and ready to slay.

Over tea and snacks would then unfold

Funny and poignant incidents; all told

To impress the family of prospective groom

As they all sat around and scanned the room.

The boy then, cleared his throat

And rattled off, as if on rote

How about cooking, and do you sew?

Will you tend the house, make it grow?

How about singing; to entertain me?

Will you argue unceasing, or just agree?

She stared at her feet and did wonder

If this match is just a big blunder

For he did not care for what she likes

If she's a scientist or if she writes.

This marriage proposal, then, was to investigate

Her submissive demeanour, and to interrogate.