Arranged Marriages Vs Love Marriages Poem by Daya Nandan

That moment of change that transforms your life,
That moment when a man can kiss his lovely wife,
That beautiful union when two souls combine in a single heart,
And together they agree till death do they part,

A marriage is beautiful be it arranged or through love,
That moment when your prayers of hope will be heard by god above,
A Sacred union bringing a oneness of hearts and souls,
A family to start, a time to share hopes, dreams and goals,

But the question here is what arraignment would i choose?
Arranged or love, a marriage is a journey, a long cruise,
But for myself i rather have it by love, i'll bring love on my trip,
Because to me love is the basis and beginning of every relationship,

How do you begin a life with someone if you don't know anything about them?
What if they love someone else, another precious gem?
Will either of you be happy? What if love between both does not bloom?
What if the other finds another lover and you catch them in a room?

Will you feel that passionate feeling like the sun's flames that flared?
Will the both of you ever lock eyes like loves that truly cared?
Would the both of you think of eachother everyday?
How sure can you be that each will open their heart for love to stay?

What if the love you hope for love is just a mirage of the mind?
What if it doesn't develop over time it's an illusion, it's fake, impossible to find?
Will she be alright sacrificing herself for someone she does not love?
Will he be tangled in the chains of marriage like a caged dove?

If she hates you and argues all day long with no love in her heart,
Isn't it obvious that the union of a loveless marriage will easily tear apart?
Would you risk regretting marrying a woman you barely know for your entire life?
Or would you rather find your own lover and make her your lovely wife?

So, If you believe in love and understand that love cannot be forced,
And know that without love any marriage will end up in a divorce,
Then let not the chains of arranged marriages hold you from following your heart,
Pursue true love with all your might, make loving your finest art,

Open your heart when you are ready, give her all the love you can give,
Make her the reason your heart beats, make her the reason you still live,
Find a lover that understands you, a lover that loves you for who you are,
No force, just love and she will make you her shining star,

Love her madly and deeply with every taken breath,
Make beautiful memories with her that will last till death,
It's things like these that make love marriages so special in their art,
What is fake love made from expectations compared to pure love from the heart?

Believe in love marriages and let our journey be worthwhile,
Its your life! Make your choices and make the flying angels smile,
No matter the years, no matter the distance,
If you believe in true love then love will always remain in existence,

What is the point being married if you are never happy at heart?
What would stop your forced marriage from being torn apart?
Don't live on the expectation of others, don't let them choose your wife
You are the one living it, be the one to choose the direction of your life!