The Netflix Ultimatum Show: Love’s Dilemma

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This poem is about the Netflix dating reality show “The Ultimatum,” a mirror to the complexities of modern love and the age-old question of when and how to say “I do.” Join us to explore the emotional depths of a young couple navigating the societal pressures and personal dilemmas surrounding their relationship.

In shadows cast by Netflix’s glow, I sat,
With heart in turmoil, pondering love’s path.
“The Ultimatum” spun tales of love in strife,
While I grappled with the essence of my life.

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Beside me, sat my love, my heart’s desire,
A year together, passion set on fire.
But Asian roots run deep, traditions bind,
My family’s wishes tugging at my mind.

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They yearned for marriage, an early pledge,
To honor customs, on their hopes I’d edge.
Girls’ timelines set by norms, a pressure keen,
“By thirty, marry,” was the silent screen.

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“By thirty-five, give birth,” they softly say,
But could I make their timeline my own way?
I turned to him, the man I longed to wed,
And whispered…