Dear Bro-in-law

As you take my sister away in her Doli, just wanted to pen a few lines……………

It’s a small journey for her, but a big farewell for us
She’s been a Doll at times, a Dadima at others…….

The first step she took, we were around to make sure she doesn’t fall
She smiled back, telling us as that she can handle it all!

The first day for her in school, we were so unsure
Surprised to see others crying, she winked to reassure.

The first instance she was out alone, she made friends dazzling her smile
She was just across the street, but it seemed a mile

The first time in college, she was hesitant, but wanted to give it a try
As she gauged her potential, we realised that she is about to fly

The first time outside home, she found her canvas
As she floored peer after peer, we were there to cheer….

The first job gave her the avenue and freedom to explore
As she went about it, she realized she could do so much more

The city of Pune had its share of suitors, after each other, ready to fight
But when the twinkle in your eyes met hers, she knew she had met her knight

The next journey is the start of a bright splendorous sail to islands of bliss
Guided with a gale of love and laughter as life from now will have nothing amiss

The gateway of marriage leads her to the next planet of dreams
To galaxies of ecstasy, where affection and joy burst from seams

As you take her away to unchartered vistas of togetherness
Here’s wishing you a lifetime of delight, fun and happiness

Our eyes may be moist, our mouths may be dry
But our hearts know, this is the last time she is to cry

Coz, as you take her away in her doli to a world unseen…
The princess departs to take her rightful throne as queen