THE WEDDING VOW

Before you say I do
Be sure he loves you too
Be sure he is for you
And none else but you

Before you say I do
Just know he's human too
He has a past like you
Maybe worse, but now anew

Before you say I do
You must have every clue
He is one of few
Who cherish and value

Before you say I do
Your heart should be true
Not just yours, but the two
Doubt not while you say I do

Now, boldly say I do
With a bright future in view
Till death separates you
Let love in your hearts brew

SOAKED IN THE RAIN

Soaked in the rain
The little bird sings
Ignoring the pain
The cold wind brings

For rains are tears
The blue sky sheds
For those of us
With tears in hearts

The kids on the street
With nothing to eat
In tattered clothes
And faded hopes

The lonely at heart
In need of a pat
From soft fingers
On their feeble shoulders

You, who keep failing
You, with health frailing
Innocent, serving jail term
For you I wrote this poem

You, the deserted
With thoughts disconcerted
And all who share in such misery
Today smile, today, make history

Soaked in the rains
Let us all sing
Ignoring the pains
This cold world brings.