Prompt-1996-Beholden

This word was used in days olden

The word today is beholden

Now more people use obligated

That might be overrated

Thankful probably a better choice

Grateful is good to voice.

But then beholden means more

Like a debt to pay back or

A favor of yore.

Use this word if you choose

It might even cause amuse.

Prompt #1996 Word of the Week – Beholden