
Arrange,
to meet to assess if there’s something
Connect,
over similar tastes and sweet nothings
Peep,
from beneath the lashes, wondering if there’s reason to reject
Glance,
eyes entangled, hearts somersault did effect
Adore,
at first sight; is it even real?
Infatuated,
with every detail, however trivial!
Love,
isn’t it actually lust after a fashion?
Caress,
how can a mere touch ignite fiery passion!
Vows,
to remain faithful to each other forever
Cherish,
each other in this lifetime and ever
Stand
together as a team whatever the times
Agree,
to not disagree on parenting paradigms
Understand,
the nuances of what is left unsaid
Respect,
the boundaries that are never set
Raise,
not your voice, temper the temper
Silence,
not each other but anger’s ember
Celebrate,
the differences that make one who they are
Accept,
adjust, not complain nor needlessly spar
Aging,
should not dim the zeal nor the fervour
United,
hearts always beating in tandem with ardour.
Written for dVerse MTB. Today’s host, Laura, says; today’s poetry prompt it’s all about couples, twos, in other words couplets!
The poetic form I have used, as suggested by Laura, is the côte.
A fabulous côte, Punam, with a marvellously alliterative title! I like the way you have structured your couplets, the clever rhymes, and that you continued with the theme of marriage Laura chose for her example poems.
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Thank you so much, Kim. I am glad you enjoyed the title and the rhymes. Like for Laura, this time of the year is special for me too, so I continued with the theme of marriage.
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👌👌👌♥️
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Thank you. 🙏🏼❤️
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A fabulous cote! Your words carry me through the process of marriage. Having visited India a number of times, I treasure the image you’ve chosen here. My family visit in India, where the wife shared with me her wedding photos from her arranged marriage to her husband of thirty+ years, is a memory I will never forget.
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How wonderful! I didn’t know you had visited India. Arranged marriages are still the norm.
Thanks a lot, Lill.
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“Agree to not disagree about parenting paradigms.” Great line! When children arrive, you need a united front for both the children and their grandparents! Beautiful poem and photo, Punam! ❤
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Absolutely, Cheryl! I am glad you liked that line, the poem and the photo. Thanks a lot. ❤️
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Punam,
Wisdom and beauty all in one and all in couplets! Wonderful.
~Dora
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Dora, thank you so much!
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Very well done! The rhymes and balanced sets work very well.
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Thank you so much!
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Each line a precious sharing.
Happy you dropped by my blog today.
Much💛love
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Gillena, thanks a lot and my pleasure. 💙
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Love this poem and it’s message Punam.
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Thanks a lot, Sadje.
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Always my pleasure
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Respect the boundaries that are never set…perfect. (k)
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Thanks, Kerfe.
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A lovely poem, Punam. Is that a photo from the wedding you attended?
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Thanks a lot. Not this one, Tracy, I had used it for another post.
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I saw that one, Punam. Beautiful. How many get married just so they can wear those beautiful clothes? That is my superficial self asking that question.
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Thanks. 🙂
No, you are not being superficial, Tracy. There are quite a few who take the plunge to fulfill the desire of a dream wedding! 😏
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A new form to me and so very well constructed! I love how this builds from the first meeting to old age. Bravo!
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Thanks a lot, Val! You must try this form…you will ace it.
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Oh wonderfully explained Punam. It may seem too difficult to follow everything that you have mentioned, but if one manages to, I think it will lead to a wonderful married life 🙂 Well written.
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Vignesh, that’s very nice of you to say. Different things work for different people but love, honesty and respect are the mainstay of any marriage. Thanks so much. 🙂
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Agree with you 🙂
Welcome!
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You painted the whole journey.
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I tried to, Reena. 🙂
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Well done!
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❤️
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So very well done, Punam. I enjoyed this poem of marriage from courtship and over the years–with some great advice. The rhyming and form worked so well.
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Thanks a lot, Merril.
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You’re very welcome, Punam!
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Now this! I totally love your take on this. Ultimately it is all about appreciating the difference and still trying the best to respect and love the other.
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Absolutely, Mou! Thanks so much.
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Wonderfully woven words, Punam!
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Ingrid, much appreciated. ❤️
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Such a beautiful poem on marriage Punam. So true 😊😊😊
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Kamal, thanks so much. 😊💖😊
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You are always welcome dear Punam 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Ooh this is so beautiful!! Makes me think how refreshing it is, this concept of marriage. 😍
Not that i wanna marry 😜.
How do you write like this, i need your skills desperately! 🤧
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Nehal, the concept of marriage is beautiful but it requires work from both sides.
No, I know it is too early for you to get married! 😂
You do write well, over time it will become effortless…trust me. 😊
Thanks so much. ❤️
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Loved how you used verbs here. Great read, dear. Thought-provoking, as ever.
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Thanks a lot, Bo. Cote is an interesting form.
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This is a gem of a poem well done Punam. Sending to the newlyweds.. 🙌🏽😇😘
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Aww! Thanks so much, Cindy. My blessings and best wishes to them. ❤️❤️🥰
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You’re so welcome Punam. Very kind!! ❤️
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That was so beautiful. I took so much from it! So much to consider and reflect on. ❤️ Thank you.
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Kim, thank you for your lovely comment. Much appreciated.
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