Theme : Relationship Reflections

789 million heartbeats
have sprung
since the first heartbeat 
that we took together 
to tread the little known path of 
togetherness and love ...
We call it Marriage.

Walking together 
meeting hurdles 
courting doubts 
casting aspersions 
Yet with passion
a nest was weaved ...  
We call it Home.

These blissful 25 years 
of passion spiced with 
laughs and tears
wonder and anguish 
envy and hate
have passed by 
We call it Love.

As I ponder 
on the days gone by
feeling overwhelmed
but not content
I sense the same 
desire emerging again
of discovering two as one
We call it Union.

Beloved! 
Will you marry me, 
Again?

(c) Rajender Krishan
September 23, 2000

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The pride of my father 
      at my every achievement  
      big and small.

The helplessness of my mother  
      at your effort to ease  
      my pain in vain

The excitement of my children 
      at every reunion 
      after a far away trip.

The support of my sisters 
      playful and mischief
      whom you attempt to tease  

The confidence of a friend  
      who ensures
      my secret is safe

Darling! 
      You're fulfillment 
      of the gaps I miss.

(c) Meera Chowdhry
September 24, 2000

* In reply to Rajender's Reflections

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