Wedding Sonnet

Dedicated to Nigel and Erosha

Silver lotus, jaguar, caviar and rice
You’ve played upon the beaches, opened every door
With feet that moved softly to waltz on this dance floor
And show the world the truth of love and trust and spice
The families sit with pride, the chosen take their places
The saris and the suits are made, sealed by wax stamps
And we flew, we drove, we unite under these lamps
The celebrate the glowing, proud and loving faces

Sacred vows, ancient vows, words of ritual
The union: two into one, as old as the stars
And whether by foot or by carriage or by cars
It’s not the journey but the bonding that sounds the call
     Far all to see, the divisions blow upon the breeze
     You are one and the universe is greatly pleased


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