When we fell in love so deeply
We didn’t know about the hurdles
That will come in the way of our love
But we’ll fight all the forces external
Caste and creed and the skin colour
Why should these trivialities matter
Love is a thing of divine virtue
Should it be pettily scattered
They say that it’s not in our destiny
To be united in wedlock
Does anyone know what is fate
Or they, simply, our ignorance mock
Lets not succumb to such false notions
Lets write down our own destiny
Our will and determination only
Would save us from hurt and ignominy
Whole world always loves true lovers
Sun, moon and stars of milky way
Will dispel the darkness surrounding us
With their radiance and brighten our day
Hold my hand, lets go beyond the moon
And rewrite stars in our favour
None should pull us apart in this life
Sweet fruit of love we’re going to savour
~Sudha Dixit
Bangalore, India