Wedding Scene

a poem by Subhajit Sarkar

As the groom comes nearer, the face becomes familiar
My God!! Its TB in a wedding gear,
Concentrating hard on the new chapter
Which will soon follow after.
Torn jeans to dhoti
Pointed Gum shoes to pati choti,
Black jacket to chador
Helmet to Topor.
A combination mostly disliked,
But one has to compromise, for a married life
Boldly comes the groom, with the garland instead of the bike’s key chain
The bride stands clad like a maiden.
Groom take a step, standing upright
Bride takes double, placing the garland right.
Looking at each other, eye to eye
Meaning is clear, there is nothing to shy.
The scene has ended, but show just started
Boy has chosen the girl, his beloved.
Amidst crowded guests and loud noise
Both wants to ball, but has no choice.
Although they are the V.I.P, for the day
Will have to listen, to what elders say.
Looking at each other expectant by
Trying to foresee the years yet to pass by
A sincere wish for both of you
May your lives, be full of virtue.
Finally the day ends in a sad note
Bride’s family weeps, bidding farewell for good.