For ages I waited for the day to come....
Celebrations reached their hilt with much aplomb...
I could see the old tusker adorned with garland under the sun....
the whole house lit with glory & fun..
From the corner of my eyes I could see my daddy,
running here & there like water in an eddy,
whisking & wallowing things behind,
to put forth the mighty chandelier in a wind..
From where I sat i could see my cousins playing...
dressed in lilac & faces glowing...
gobbling sweetmeat & other concoctions...
their cherubic faces glistened with celebrations....
Suddenly I realized that I hadn't eaten anything since morning..
hungry...my mind wrestled with itself to break the yearnings...
for i was dictated not to eat anything on the Shadi day...
to get a handsome groom & keep the black magic at bay...
I saw my Aunt coming my way...
With lodoos in a thal & a gentle sway...
One look at me & she quipped with smile..
patience bebek for u need to run still another mile...
finally the sunset arrives with all the hues of twilight....
hungry & deflated I cried on my plight...
people take turns & rally into my room..
with advices & lessons in full boom...
Its 5 o clock & makeup women are on the way...
A thought tempts me to run away....
I see my self barricaded in a jungle..
my independence going away with a fumble...
The Makeup woman makes clean swipe at my face...
Ready in my lehenga with scintillating grace....
The final moment arrives I'm still scared...
my brother holds my hands to tell me that I'll always be cared...
The wedding rituals go on with the pundit chanting mantra with a cacophonous thunder,
numb I'm not listening to him,just staring into yonder...
I take a peep at the person sitting beside..
silence & seriousness epitomized....
God ...will my wish be granted....
Will he be the companion I always wanted..
he looks strict not interested to talk..
maybe need time to break the rock...
By the times the ceremony ended..
I almost fainted with insecurity & scare equally blended..
somehow I was carried to my room...
fever 102.F & my texture in full gloom...
The unknown man now my soul mate,
hovered around me not knowing should he say it or should he wait...
Slowly people left our room...
He quickly closed the door , his face had a sudden bloom..
He quickly came to my side..
& before I could help it ..took my hand with a sly...
Looked deep into my eyes & said with a voice full of chime..
theirs nothing to fear for yesterday you were alone today you are mine...
The words comforted me & somehow I felt complete...
He made me realize that life with him will always be upbeat....
I slept contented in his embrace...
A deep glow of fulfillment on my face...
I realized that life is a joyous occasion...
With you at my side...every day will be set in a perfect equation...
In this life I don't want anything more....
For I'll always have u , the person I passionately adore...........
Celebrations reached their hilt with much aplomb...
I could see the old tusker adorned with garland under the sun....
the whole house lit with glory & fun..
From the corner of my eyes I could see my daddy,
running here & there like water in an eddy,
whisking & wallowing things behind,
to put forth the mighty chandelier in a wind..
From where I sat i could see my cousins playing...
dressed in lilac & faces glowing...
gobbling sweetmeat & other concoctions...
their cherubic faces glistened with celebrations....
Suddenly I realized that I hadn't eaten anything since morning..
hungry...my mind wrestled with itself to break the yearnings...
for i was dictated not to eat anything on the Shadi day...
to get a handsome groom & keep the black magic at bay...
I saw my Aunt coming my way...
With lodoos in a thal & a gentle sway...
One look at me & she quipped with smile..
patience bebek for u need to run still another mile...
finally the sunset arrives with all the hues of twilight....
hungry & deflated I cried on my plight...
people take turns & rally into my room..
with advices & lessons in full boom...
Its 5 o clock & makeup women are on the way...
A thought tempts me to run away....
I see my self barricaded in a jungle..
my independence going away with a fumble...
The Makeup woman makes clean swipe at my face...
Ready in my lehenga with scintillating grace....
The final moment arrives I'm still scared...
my brother holds my hands to tell me that I'll always be cared...
The wedding rituals go on with the pundit chanting mantra with a cacophonous thunder,
numb I'm not listening to him,just staring into yonder...
I take a peep at the person sitting beside..
silence & seriousness epitomized....
God ...will my wish be granted....
Will he be the companion I always wanted..
he looks strict not interested to talk..
maybe need time to break the rock...
By the times the ceremony ended..
I almost fainted with insecurity & scare equally blended..
somehow I was carried to my room...
fever 102.F & my texture in full gloom...
The unknown man now my soul mate,
hovered around me not knowing should he say it or should he wait...
Slowly people left our room...
He quickly closed the door , his face had a sudden bloom..
He quickly came to my side..
& before I could help it ..took my hand with a sly...
Looked deep into my eyes & said with a voice full of chime..
theirs nothing to fear for yesterday you were alone today you are mine...
The words comforted me & somehow I felt complete...
He made me realize that life with him will always be upbeat....
I slept contented in his embrace...
A deep glow of fulfillment on my face...
I realized that life is a joyous occasion...
With you at my side...every day will be set in a perfect equation...
In this life I don't want anything more....
For I'll always have u , the person I passionately adore...........
