AT A WEDDING

AT A WEDDING

I am at a wedding

The decor in the setting

Is a lavish display

Adding to the flavour of the day

The hall is quite full

Seated, no push or pull

The pandit asks me to speak

I attempt something I hope they’ll keep

“Hare Krishna! Namaste!

What I want to say

Is blessings to our couple

Though one, they are double

Will learn to serve and share

In these times it is rare

To submit to another

It is Kali Yuga, my brother”

All took to the chants

I did not get them to dance

The groom was listening

Not present, the bride was fixing

Hair and gown in tradition late

We were made to patiently wait

But first down the aisle

4-year-olds in style

In mobile mini car, looking cute

Dressed in slick Indian zoot

Followed by the bride in red

Confident about being wed

The pandit recites mantras

Which conjures up something wondrous

Vows are now made

Mutual service is conveyed

Flower petals strewn in the air

Photo flashes add to the flair

Congratulations!

– By Bhaktimarga Swami

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