‘’Tis time for marriage, daughter dear, ’ br Her father tells her lovingly; br ‘You cannot have your parents near, br For aging turns all elderly.’ br br ‘’Tis time you chose a life-partner, br And have a family of your own; br We love to see our grand-children br Come eat, and play and have great fun.’ br br ‘Your parents are now getting old; br You cannot stay with them life-long; br Living alone is for the bold; br In solitude, most things go wrong.’ br br ‘Matrimony’s a sacrament – br A vow to share your joys and woes, br With your one spouse and have a home, br Where love, peace, harmony prevail.