Perfect Indian Wedding

An innocent girl with a ton heavy Saree

was wedding’s most looked up Naree

she had, or was on make up it was difficult to identify

ceremonies lined up; she gave her best try



good for nothing ladies gave arrangement a curse

groom's dad was quiet; mother busy filling purse

saali's tantrum made jija feel shy

mama and chacha were already so high



ladies’ delight at the function of mehandi

dadi and bua enjoyed pedicure for free

bride was busy since last afternoon

a lottery, a jackpot for the nearby saloon



she couldn’t speak coz of layers of make up

dada was busy in his own world of gup shup

kids were enjoying the bumpy mickey game

aunties were talking and believe me it was lame!



everyone's eyes were glued to the clock

food area got opened; crowd ran like a flock

guests dint knew the groom or the bride

they come-eat-go, maintaining their 'pride'



joota churai collects handsome money for saalis

poor tambu waala was bombarded with gaalis 

till the time of feras everyone is asleep

then starts vidaii - 'a dream session to weep'



at last comes, the family session of tear shedding

these tadkas and masalas cook a perfect Indian wedding!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Agustin Avatar
August 21, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 21, 2016 at 12:32 PM
Amrit, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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December 24, 2015 at 11:23 AM
AMRIT, a pleasure to read :) have yourself A wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year....... SKAT LOVE
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