He found love
on the aisle marked
consumer durables
for marriage entailed
a host of electronic items,
household items as bridal gifts
(euphemism for dowry)
they started as strangers
who were given a licence
by the society
to become intimate
he had not expected
to be smitten
by this girl chosen by his parents.
In India arranged marriages are still the norm and people do find love in such matches.
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Arranged marriages were also common for royalty.
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And once upon a time India had so many royal families! It is perhaps a legacy of those times.
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Very interesting too!😊 ❤️
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Truth!
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Yes!!
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I loved this.
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Ah! Thank you so much.
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I do believe we can learn to love someone, even those chosen for us by others. Excellent, Punam. Love the euphemism, too.
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Yes, one can. Thank you so much and yes, it sounds better!
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You are kindly welcome, Punam.
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is yours a love or arranged marriage?
Powerful writing and good to convey your customs 🙂
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Lol…this is not about mine. Thank you dear Kate. 😊
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Beautiful poem Punam my dear! 🤗 💞
Since love grows in my perspective or experience from a place of friendship I think an arranged marriage can definitely a potential relationship of deep love, respect, and friendship.😊❤️
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You are right Jenna. I see it all around me and it is indeed wonderful. Thank you so much. 😊💞
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Awww you’re welcome my dear, I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart full warmth and love here today and always! 🤗💞
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😊🤗💞
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😊🤗💞
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you kindly.
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You are so very welcome! Love sharing your posts!
xoxoxo
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Much appreciated! xoxo
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Arranged matches are providing more
durable than Western random chances.
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Yes, David. That is true.
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