Something about brides….and weddings that gets me misty eyed. Another sonnet written for the same theme, thought I’d share the song that inspired the poem 🙂
Tempestuously, her silver anklets tinkle
Her heartbeat, the ornate bangles, jingle
Mesmerizing eyes hold a million dreams
Emotions run like an inhibited stream
Quivering lips that part into a shy smile
A coy demeanor that spells docile
In a gorgeous braid, her thick long hair
Of fallen petals, the fragrance fills the air
A bedecked palanquin is where she sits
To a new future her past she submits
The bud that flowered in the father’s house
Must now scent the gardens of the spouse
Once a daughter, but now she is a wife
Tradition calls it the circle of life.
22 Responses
Well Ash, my first write up ever was a poem at the age of 10. So I think you can safely say that 😀
so well written … you are a poet at heart! loved your post for the dove contest too 🙂
Too good for that age. Lovely.
Beautifully written! Loved the last four lines.
I loved the last two lines. You write poetry well too :).
such b’ful lines ! loved it
I must admit; if a bride-to-be reads this poem, she’d end up with tears in her eyes. 🙂
Thanks Janu 🙂
Richa they are my fav too 🙂
Rachna, I do try 🙂
TTT…glad you did
Aditi….awww…I think so too!
Shooting Star, thank you so much.
well written
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I love this one too 🙂
wows beutiful lines…perfct rhyme…i loved the usage of words…amazin…:)
u started off as a satirical/funny writer but u have made a quick transition to a poet…great work 🙂
Ghazala you are just too biased 😛
Thanks so much Vaisakhi…I love them too 🙂
Prateek…actually started writing poems way back when I was 10……just found my way back to them 🙂
Coy demeanor…. The words look to be so soft and yet wonderfully true 🙂
Thanks Richa…….brides are beautiful, no?