Maiden Edition Poem by gnrao rao

Those who are bachelors,
those who are maidens,
Wait for the day
when they will find
the right partner.

The boy sees the girl,
the girl sees the boy,
They discuss a few points
They either agree
or disagree.

They exchange photos
they register themselves
in the marriage bureau,
they chat for many days,
Be he may be In U.S.A
or she in India,
This goes on and on.

They exchange horoscopes,
for the sake of the parents,
they come to know
the financial standing
And the family traditions,
culture and habits.

Then finally one morning
the betrothal is done,
marriage date is fixed.

Invitations get printed,
sent to all relatives
in advance with
the details of venue,
wedding time and reception time
and date.

The marriage date arrives,
All parties gather
at the venue,
All arrangements made
for breakfast, lunch
and dinner.

The bridegroom ties
the knot on the neck
three in all,
of the bride
with all bells ringing.

They have become
husband and wife
legally
with many witnesses
around,
sometimes
the marriage registrar
also get the
agreement signed
and witnessed
that becomes
a marriage contract
binding on the couple.

This is necessary
more essential
if they want to live
together in U.S.A

visa is obtained
based on income and
other details.

Wife flies on a day
Husband takes her home,
They have a nice time,
On one fine morning
after so many check -ups
she is admitted in the
hospital for delivery.

Ah! The maiden edition
has been released
And the mother and child
are safe and sound.

some get cigars,
some get chocolates
depending upon the
edition.

wish all of you
who are on the way
of wedlock
Hearty Blessings
and Best wishes.