Runaway Bride

Runaway bride Scare at her face, beauty in a wedding dress, At first sight her sparkle could impress, Knocked late night as I opened the door, Harried into the house and sat on the floor, Tears rolling down her eyes, she was in pain, Parents marrying her off for selfish gain, Asking for a shelter, she bitterly wept, That whole night closer to me she slept, Should I call her parents and explain? Or let her lover wipe away her pain ? Morning sun had so much in store, Her life, I could only offer help to restore, For a court marriage both of them did opt, I helped them, engaged a lawyer prompt, A cheer on their face I still remember, Zest to live life together, in hearts burnt an ember, A fortnight hardly and headlines to my shock, Their bodies were found dead on the dock, Their only crime was to hurt the family pride, Honour killing for the groom and runaway bride! Had I informed the parents, would they be still alive ? Ponder now, But that time I felt I was doing so right ! August 28th, 2014 Poet- Dr. Upma A. Sharma For contest ' When doing wrong feels so right' by Jared Pickett