Dr. Upma A. Sharma Poet Rhyme

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

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Poet Destroyer A September 2, 2014 at 10:38 AM anytime

Poet Destroyer A September 2, 2014 at 9:30 AM :) Linda Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 2, 2014 at 10:01 AM Thnx for ur kind visit Linda!

Verlena S. Walker August 30, 2014 at 11:37 PM Sad love Upma whether true or whether not. Creative take on the contest. Sending a smile, a hug, and good luck... Verlena Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 30, 2014 at 11:54 PM Thnx Verlena! Always appreciate ur visit n lovely words!

Debbie Guzzi August 30, 2014 at 12:10 PM I too hope this was not true for you. I wish it were not true for any but when the world as a whole can not agree that a woman is as valuable as a man & NOT property; it is bound to happen :(Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my verse. Light & Love Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 30, 2014 at 11:53 PM Thnx for ur lovely comments Debbie! Don't know when wud this fight against gender inequality end?

Honestly J.T. August 29, 2014 at 1:56 PM I enjoyed this read yet the story has a tragic ending. Well done. Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 31, 2014 at 12:14 AM Thnx for ur visit JT

Carrie Richards August 28, 2014 at 6:06 PM Wow.......this is a difficult subject, and painful to think about! But so well written, Eileen! Good luck in the contest! Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 31, 2014 at 12:02 AM Thnx Carrie for ur lovely visit!

Eileen Manassian August 28, 2014 at 4:37 PM Yes, honor killings still happen in this part of the world. I know what you are talking about, Dear Dr Upma...Very well written. Sending you hugs Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 31, 2014 at 12:02 AM Yes true Eileen! It's such a sad story, what's the prob if two souls decide to live together peacefully! Thnx for ur lovely visit!

Poet Destroyer A August 28, 2014 at 2:40 PM Hi Dr Upma, I am that runaway bride. LOL... I'm old and have turned down so many proposals. OI! Your poem, reminds me of how scary it is to get married. Anyways, this is a sad story, has a fatal ending. I don't know how doing wrong makes it right. Enjoyed...Linda Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 31, 2014 at 12:00 AM Glad to know u r a runaway bride n still doing so well Linda! Always appreciate bold pepl taking strong steps!

M. L. Kiser August 28, 2014 at 12:41 PM Beautifully written, but such a sad story. An all too common story, I'm afraid. Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 30, 2014 at 11:57 PM Thnx for ur visit n words Kiser!

Carolyn Devonshire August 28, 2014 at 11:07 AM Dear Dr. Upma, What a tragedy! It sounds much like Romeo and Juliet. Parents should think twice about trying to "sell" their daughters for a price. The one who arranged the marriage did the right thing, even though it ended so sadly. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn Carolyn Devonshire August 29, 2014 at 2:33 PM Thank YOU for this amazing poem! Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 28, 2014 at 11:22 AM Thanks Carolyn ! I agree that's why I wrote it from my perspective, what I wud hv done given a similar situation! Thank you my dear friend for ur very thotful words!

Sara Kendrick August 28, 2014 at 9:40 AM That would be a horror incident in life to have come upon a person..I hope just a work and not really a happening in your life..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 28, 2014 at 10:21 AM Thank God just an imagery, but inspired by honour killings that I heard over news in various developing countries that touched me!