It created uproar and storm <br />When I cleared the air and warned <br />'I shall not listen to anything' <br />She is the only one for me and something <br /> <br />Whole of the family members were stunned <br />As if one by one were shot at and gunned <br />My hostile reaction was not at all expected <br />As I was person of calm nature and always respected <br /> <br />All of them may come near to me with shock in eyes <br />They would think deeply but will be afraid to try <br />At any reconciliation move and put forward suggestion <br />As I remained adamant and as such posed big question <br /> <br />They wanted rich and beautiful bride in home <br />They had made long preparation to welcome <br />Only my consent was needed for final decision <br />Where as I had different ideas and expressed indecision <br /> <br />I was very much impressed by her elegant look <br />Even though she was not tall and perfect cook <br />I took all other qualities as perfect match <br />She was for me an ideal woman and precious catch <br /> <br />She will express apprehension sometimes <br />Take my hand and repeat it many times <br />I used to assure her about my commitment <br />Enjoyed many evening and night as right moment <br /> <br />It is good to be outspoken rather than be silent yes man <br />One should have enough of courage to tell with option <br />That creates good will and demonstrates firmness <br />Anybody can read it clearly on the calm face <br /> <br />I was not considered as rebel but certainly defiant boy <br />They had seen me playing with them and fighting for the toys <br />Now I was grown up man with all the qualities of young person <br />They thought it is not critical issue but must be understood with reasons <br /> <br />Now it was surprise moment for me <br />I was given a nod to choose and feel free <br />It was as if I was granted heavenly kingdom <br />A rare gesture coupled with happiness and seen seldom<br /><br />hasmukh amathalal<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/seen-seldom/
