Wedding Got Over – Delhi Poetry Slam

Wedding Got Over

By Amrita Gangadharan


Wedding got over, photography
Not done yet. Dedicated young geniuses with mirrors and lens made me look like a princess. 
Everyone had their lunch 
Some were still having, I could 
Hear some noises. "smile sister",
I smiled. Please walk across. 
I walked . please smile , I smiled.
Not realizing what I was doing, I  heard the instructions, followed.
We came down nobody was there.
"Tired maybe," he said.
I thought they left. 
"Shall we get in the van?"
I heard 'get in the van'.
I heard instructions.But somewhere between instructions 
My eyes searched for my family.
"May they left", someone said. 
I couldn't believe my ears.
Traveller's engine started,
I looked around.
New people, new faces.
Some laughing and  talking, 
I was growing anxious. 
Then the van stopped.
I looked out the window of the van
To see the most beautiful sight worried faces, tensed minds, 
Of my aunts and uncles,
Of my cousins and neighbours,
Then I saw them, my family, 
Struggling to understand - 
Why I left without informing.
I was so relieved, so happy 
I smiled, because I saw myself.
They were just waiting on the other side.
Unknown to the fact that I was this side.
They came running behind the van 
And that was enough.


3 comments

  • “Unknown to the fact that I was this side.
    They came running behind the van
    And that was enough.”
    🥲 here comes the waterworks

    Aswathy
  • It reflects real life, capturing the confusion of a new beginning and the deep longing for our loved ones…. loved it Amrita

    Raheela Roohin
  • Well crafted… apprehensive and bewildered..new bride set out to explore her new life……amidst confusion

    Dr PadmavathyK

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