Auspicious rings are exchanged holy priest
with a same weird slurp proclaims
them man & wife, little did they
they know, the perpetual struggle
is the fate they signed for.
From now on they are soul mates
in epic fashions of their parents who
till lived agreed on almost nothing,
It’s all but the lawful decree…
After years of challenge against a planned
disregard, one will succumb take a
beat and offer incessant yeses
impromptu head-nodes, several
conceited smiles, a reassurance
that I am still listening,
An affirmation that the ring from Christies
is still shining bright, then there are days
of extortions, money- launderings just
when situation seems under control
bachelor St. Valentines is approaching
with 1000-dollar bills…
More blackmails and menaces are insight
monstrous-in-law are heard knocking
on the front-doors, opportunist kids
slid through back-doors waiting for
the right moment, siding always
with the opposite party.
Finally silent negotiations are made on
the dinner tables, where sizzling hot
pies are served, each disgruntled
soul thinking I deserve the best
piece of that pie…