The Colors of My Life

Three Poems on Surya Getting Married


Who would have thought
I would live to see
Priya in pink?
Priya in pink and blue
salwar kameez
bangles on her arms
toned from carrying
the sousaphone
And frequent trips
to the gym.
Priya sharing smiles
and being fabulous.

Anand in red and gold
devilish in his muttonchops
boy/man in charge of logistics
all seeing eyes behind
studious dark frames
rolling at the failings
of lesser mortals.
Resplendent in red
my golden boy
my new Bal Gopal.

Surya standing serene
in gold and green
embracing each one
who comes to wish her well
Wishing them more in return
graciously modeling
love acceptance joy
her laughter like
strains of a waterfall
golden out and in.