It is a ten-minute event
which takes place
in the temple.
Parents, siblings,
aunts and cousins
queue on either side.
The temple bell goes
the priest chants performing
aarti.. The sanctum turns vibrant.
The boy nervously
eyes the girl, who
is shaking with fear.
The eyes of the girl do the trick
catch a glimpse of the boy
unnoticed by the crowd.
The family elders’ step in
exchange thamboolam
a precursor to the wedding.
A ten-minute discovery
paves the way for a lifelong
partnership. Going strong to date.
Meenas Poems 