Engagement

This is the poem I have written for my sister and to-be brother-in-law for their engagement ceremony.

Engagement

 

Pink in dress with golden flakes.

Pink in shirt with blue suit.

Glowing eyes deep in lakes,

Building something strong in root.

 

It takes two souls to exchange rings,

Binding the two together.

Not as detention or tying of wings

But as mutual growth of feather.

 

"Relationships are made in heaven

Humans bring it to reality."

The stories and poems we've always woven.

Some come in love, rest arranged by faculty.

 

But only a few make it to the divinity,

The ones who don't look in the eyes,

They don't bring or come for affinity

They happen in bounds where heaven lies.

 

Mars is red out of blushing

For these rare couples exist.

Here's this poem for the stars of the evening,

Who were born with love in their fist.

 

Let's bring forth our hands

For applauding the incarnation of this ivy.

Dropping from the heavenly lands

The unbreakable jodi of Gautam and Geetanjali.

The photos above have originally been snapped at the engagement ceremony on 18th October 2013.

Author's Note

jodi-couple
Gautam and Geetanjali are my future brother-in-law and sister respectively.

I hope they like the poem :)

Reviews

[Vikrantsingh]

You know mate, this one came from your heart and stuck to my eyes and went to my soul.
This was way beautiful. I pray this hand stays together and god bless them with blessed and lovely future
- Amen.
For your sister and Jiju - I see this bond last for 7 Janam :)
All the best to Didi and Jiju :D

- Singh :)

Jiju = Brother-in-law.
Didi = Sister.

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you Viks :) How have you been?

[Vikrantsingh]

I was and I'm still busy now a day with workload and personal life...

[Gurleen Saluja]

Beautifully written and presented gracefully. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Shivam Murari]

Thanks for reading.

[Kelly Scheppers]

How utterly beautiful, Shivan! If you were my brother and handed me this, I would be reduced to tears...tears of joy and tears of pride!

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you so much Kelly. Wow! I feel so full by the fact that you actually love this poem so much. My sister and brother-in-law are married now. They loved this poem when I gave this to them on their engagement too.
I'm glad to meet a poetess like you.

[Dakshta]

I loved this write. Words were placed beautifully and were really showed your happiness for the wedding:)

My blessings for the couple! :)

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you Dakshta :)

[Riley Bray]

I really liked this poem, especially the line where you say, "They happen in bounds where heaven lies." Thats just a breathtaking line, really, and the focus on marriage is pretty. A lot of the time marriage poems are about how freedom dies when you get married but this one is just a genuine positive poem. Liked it. :)

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you so much Riley. I am overwhelmed :)

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

"Relationships are made in heaven
Humans bring it to reality."
The stories and poems we've always woven.
Some come in love, rest arranged by faculty.

My favorite stanza which I think sums up the thought. :)

I'm sure they like this. (I want this kind of poem in my engagement someday.) :)

[Shivam Murari]

I'm so glad you like it this much Blue! Thank you so much! :)

[Sheila Kline]

I hope they do enjoy the poem which is just perfect for a couple who are apparently this much in love! You have done a wonderful job of bringing joy to them!!
Wonderful sentiments with excellent rhyme!
And congratulations to the happy couple!!!

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you so much Sheila. I am glad you liked it. :)

[Rajat Chandra]

So sweet! It's a very very very lovely poem... :)

[Shivam Murari]

Thanks a lot Rajat :)

[Vani Jalagar]

just a wonderful description of Indian custom of making relations....best wishes to Gautam and Geetanjali from my side Shivam......
As usual I always find sweet Indian flavor in your writings...this is a good one:)

[Shivam Murari]

That's a great compliment. Thanks :)

[Kaitlyn Raiford]

This is absolutely lovely. The poem flows very smoothly and really hooked me- I had to finish reading it before moving on. I love the references that you included, as well. Also, I like how you placed the picture at the end of the poem. Very nice touch. Very beautiful overall.

[Shivam Murari]

Thanks a lot Kait :)

[Kaitlyn Raiford]

You're welcome. :)