Men are watched too

Trick was everyday
To keep her on a leash
In her place,
Working on the shame
Of being seen.

She would not scream
Lest they called her names.
Hers was a small village
Of known faces and names.
Of close ties
And gazes.

Soon she saw her chance.
Chancing upon his kingdom
To fly away.

He would not hold her hand,
His kins watching.
He had different loyalty to prove,
Of course.

*************