The half-naked street children <br />Were totally awe-struck as they <br />Watched the bride-groom <br />Mount a gaily caparisoned pachyderm <br />Right in the middle of the city <br />A brightly coloured sunshade <br />Was also part of the paraphernalia <br />Along with the procession of friends <br />And close relatives who followed <br />Dressed in their wedding finery <br />Carrying trays of sweets and gifts <br />It was the usual ostentatious ceremony <br />Totally in keeping with the tradition <br />Of the big fat local Wedding <br /> <br />At the time I stood by and wondered <br />What went on in the minds <br />Of the poor children and of course <br />The other ordinary passers by <br />Was it one of disgust or resentment <br />How could any human being irrespective <br />Of his social status or his power <br />Tout his wealth with such gay abandon <br />When the millions of less fortunate citizens <br />Know not where their next meal is coming from<br /><br />Sandra Martyres<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-big-fat-wedding/
