Institution of marriage

Have we ever wondered, 

what was the need,

of creating an institution,

in legal and moral binding,

with announcement and fanfare,

about engagements of two hearts, 

as connection of families? 

By choosing an auspicious day,

bringing respected personalities, 

overseeing an important occasion,

through local customs and traditions, 

reciting words and promises,

witnessed by friends and families,

consenting our participation. 

Be it with one partner, or many,

depending on financial capacity,

having to follow set of activities, 

before attaining the given role,

along with it's desired perks,

and accepting responsibilities,

that would come with it. 

It was a memorable event,

being ingrained through upbringing,

that brought them joy and pleasure,

in their limited dreams and exposures,

although it slowly became rigid law,

afflicted by social ills and flaws,

exploiting the ones, in weaker position. 

And so arrived, the modern era,

letting us have the taste, of our freedom,

not restrained by pledges or ceremonies, 

enjoying the fruits, without planting seeds,

while mocking these cumbersome rituals,

to achieve our passion and cravings,

choosing individualism over communities. 

The world did changed for better,

granting equal rights to everyone,

but, it also brought, an act of rebellion, 

people were limited to self gratification, 

which slowly invaded mind, like a poison,

obscuring boundaries, of bonding and separation, 

as they start deflecting, it's accompanied obligations. 

So, tell me, what's the need?

In present day, of that institution...

The practice of marriages,

when we wouldn't value it's sanctity !