1/16

73. Us not Them

Me telling the tale of a couple - "Rebirth they found together, a baptism in holy rivers - Fair they made this world showing God's work amidst the diverse".

2/16

32. The Fray

For a friend when her cousin got married - a mix of various essays and prayers for partners.

3/16

258. Joy2

On the occasion of my friend Reggie's wedding

4/16

273. Carte Blanche

Jointly written as an engagement gift for my cousin Shoaib. They both very sweetly wrote their own poems with the words we chose to write with that night.

5/16

279. December

On the Occasion of my cousin Shoaib's wife's birthday.

6/16

295. Roots

Thinking of the women I have loved. I try not to let it show, but theres pain all over. "A friend with a silver tongue wished me good company... But that ended in disaster, I have since willed my way on"

7/16

299. Ten Points

Romance: "I can love you forever, show I'm made of tender stuff... As causes a symphony of joy to course within you... 10 points lover, and let each day bring me nearer to you"

8/16

314. Shoots

I've searched for a woman to love till eternity,now tim to discover what is serenity.

9/16

316. Hands

37 years have left him bone weary, he now begs a saviour to walk together.

10/16

362. Change

Random thoughts from the parents and brother of a friend on his wedding evening as I drew them into intimate conversation

11/16

365. Sangeeth

Written for my friend's best friend and life partner, with much feeling and good wishes

12/16

377. Pat

Another fiercely romantic poem, I this, I say "Do come back and abide in these lonely arms that ache for your Touch"

13/16

382. Janavi

Whispering my philosophy on marriages at a dear friend's cousin's wedding

14/16

385. Stop

For a friend on his engagement, a request of the world to "stop" and take cognizance of these two youngsters falling in love.

15/16

408. Abide

For a friend as she graces a wedding wishing the very best to the couple, as we tried to articulate that "though life is sometimes gonna bring a low. Take the good with the bad, there's no other way - than to embrace the moments, as dreams hold sway."

16/16

487. Abid

For a friend's cousin, on his 5th Wedding Anniversary.