Happily Ever After...

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Somewhere from north-east,
Can't be sure when.
Love came like a strong wind,
And hit Ben.

Unlike the colors of fall, 
It was black and white.
Near the patio of his house,
Golden rays placed a spotlight.

She wasn't a fairy, 
Wasn't a queen,
A girl dressed in black in her teens.

Love, that too at first sight,
Kindled a never-ending romance.
Mary was blessed for life,
Though, she met Ben by chance.

I'm Stella, 
Fixing the trim of a wedding gown.
Many years ago, I too, lived in this town.

I too loved someone,
but my story was undone.
My daughter Mary is marrying Ben,
and Ben is John's son.

John said when we bid adieu,
Love always finds its way,
If love is true.

What John and I started,
That story is now done,
Our kids are marrying today,
And a new story has begun.

Location: Hackensack, NJ, USA

Comments

  1. JANUFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Nice twist.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    This is one of my favorite...so simple and so touching :)

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  3. SindhuFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Sounds very real..Enjoyed reading this..A novel theme trimmed to a poem! Beautiful, Saru..

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  4. asteria's canvassFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    if i tell you that i have seen couples breaking up with a sad heart but with a promise of getting their kids marry each other would you believe me..??

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  5. Anupama TripathiFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    very touching ...and very true .....!!
    True love always finds its way ....
    very nicely expressed Saru ji ....!!

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  6. magiceyeFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Beautifully versed!

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  7. Rahul BhatiaFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Destiny has strange ways of uniting the loved ones, Saru! Beautiful expression of timeless love:)

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  8. Ritesh AgarwalFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Oh so sweet...this is one of your best works. I have a request dear. Can I, if you permit, post this poem on my FB page 'Some Bedtime Stories'. Full credit would be given to you.

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  9. Red HandedFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    That was so beautiful ! Unexpected twist. Made me smile.

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  10. Tarang SinhaFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Lovely poetic tale!:)

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  11. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    A story within a poem...good one...!!!

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  12. odyzzFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Apropos for Valentine's week ,there are lots of promises to keep...

    subtle expressions ,heart touching..
    Happy Valentine's week..

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  13. AkankshaFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    That was beautiful with a little story weaved into it :)

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  14. BushraFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful poetry! Just loved it!
    My blog :stillettomaniac.blogspot.in
    Do visit some time:)

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  15. D.NambiarFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    My, my! what a beautiful story, Saru.
    Happy Valentine's Day to you. :)

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  16. rajuFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    good one

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  17. Woman'n'BeyondFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Good poetic story, ending is superb!

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  18. Vishal RathodFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Magnificent poetry with lovely tale .

    Travel India

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  19. Geetashree ChatterjeeFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    This reminds me of the movie 'Kabhie Kabhie'. Nice one

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  20. Found In FolsomFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    you made it turn like a bollywood story... :) But cute and sweet!

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  21. ArtiFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    The poetry is a mix - a heart warming past yet full of hopes and dreams for a happy future.You captured the essence of the present very beautifully in your heartfelt words :)

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM

      Thank you Arti for a beautiful comment which brought the essence of the verse. :)

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  22. BGTFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    A very interesting twist Saru! Somehow I still wonder if the story is actually done. The new story (in the last line) makes me eager to know what the future holds..

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  23. Ranjana's craft blogFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Loved the twist, Saru.

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  24. C SureshFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    That was a superb twist, Saru!

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  25. the little princessFebruary 12, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    nice one!

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  26. ओंकारनाथ मिश्र February 12, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Wow!! lovely tale of a sachha pyaar Saru. Didn't know the end would take such a turn when I read the opening lines :) Beautifully expressed.

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  27. raFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    simple yet so beautiful .. nice twist in the end!

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  28. ASFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    lovely! what a nice little story expressed through beautifully woven verses :)

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    AWW... such a lovely poetic story!!! loved it :)

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  30. Saurabh ChawlaFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    simplicity with a twist is the best part in this one :) liked it Saru :)

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  31. RamakrishnanFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Beautiful,heartwarming & touching poem. Happy Valentines Day Saru !

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    A very nicely tangled story of love... I paused and then made sense of John, Mary, Stella and Ben :) very nice.

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  33. SeenaFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Love it Saru.. absolutely love it..happy valentines day!

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  34. Gayatri SoniFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    You have come with a very nice twist, but it's painful too. No?
    Keep going dear!
    May you & your Valentine always keep smiling! Happy Valentine! :)

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  35. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    touching :) loved it !!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Lovely Saru !

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  37. Sri ValliFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    'John said when we bid adieu,
    Love always find its way,
    If love is true.'

    Very touching lines....

    Lovely twist in the poem!

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  38. indu chhibberFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    A tender love story delicately told.So sad for the parents but.

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  39. Purple AssassinFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Like a dream, it's beautiful!

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  40. Being UnconditionalFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    If not theirs, at their kids turned true.. Indeed a nice one.. :)

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      Thank you! At least someone is having a happy ending...

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  41. Himadri SinghaFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Nicely portrayed :) Loved it.

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  42. PanchaliFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Lovely...life comes full circle, Saru. Very beautiful lines...

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:06 PM

      Yeah, it comes in full circle. Thanks for reading Ma'am.

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  43. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    An ode to love...how beautiaul :)

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  44. AnuFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Spinning a story in the poem is a difficult task, and you're gifted with that talent! Love is magical!

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:08 PM

      Thank you so much. You made my day with your comment Anu :)

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  45. bemoneyawareFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Reminded me of Hindi movie Kabhi Kabhi -Amitabh and Rakhi could not get married but their children Rishi and Neetu get married

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:09 PM

      Yeah, someone said that and I agree with all of you. That movie is a classic :)

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  46. JennyFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    The first 4 paras give a feeling that you are narrating their story, but then comes the most important character of the poem. I feel for Stella, but now she has found her peace. I loved all the lines but this one was a winner for me "Golden rays placed a spotlight". Like in the movies, where everything else vanishes and the hero can just see the heroine under the spotlight. Nice :-)

    Also the colors of fall, black and white, so black refers to her dress, but what is white, the sunlight?

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:22 PM

      Actually 'Unlike the colors of fall, it's black and white' represents the season Ben saw Mary. It was Autumn, which is full of colors but Mary was dressed in black. She is fair wearing a black outfit hence the contrast with the colorful surrounding. Spotlight signifies how awestruck Ben was that he couldn't see anything but her. Quite a detailed thought :P

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    2. JennyFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:08 PM

      oh okies, I get the colors of fall line now. Thanks :-)

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Life and love coming full circle. Lovely writing!

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  48. Jyoti MishraFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    unpredictable sweet love <3

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  49. PrashanthFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Stella re-living her memories...:) By the way, any specific reason for using north-east....??

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM

      Nothing specific. I love the North-East part of our country, may be that's why I used it.

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  50. Rajni SinhaFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    beautiful and touching

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  51. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    beautiful! i read this more as a story than poetry:)
    "What John and Me started,
    That story is now done,
    Our kids are marrying today,
    and a new story has begun..."
    wonderfully put:)

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM

      Thanks Nimish. Glad to hear form you after so long.

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  52. Namrata MahalingamFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Beautiful Saru!

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  53. Deepak KripalFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Hey Saru.. you are an absolute master. It is a masterful composition indeed. To weave such a long and deep story in a poem in fewer words with all its emotions and glory intact is no mean feat. Hats off to you my friend.

    Happy Valentine's day.

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  54. Mr.JovitaFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    :O wow

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  55. shvetilakFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    :)

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  56. Chapters From My LifeFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    You never fail to amaze me... Every time I read your poetry, I go through new emotions and feelings.

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:28 PM

      Thank you so much Ma'am. It means a lot coming from you. :)

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  57. RiàFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Aww...i love happily ever after!! Always, happily ever after.

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  58. Saru SinghalFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks!

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  59. MeowwFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Oh. Loved this very unique love story. Sweeet!

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  60. Priya AroraFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Different!! I liked it :)

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  61. Some solved riddlesFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:38 AM

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    http://malhotraankit.blogspot.in/2013/02/liebster-award.html

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  62. Akshay Kumar GFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    The circle of love. It indeed works in mysterious ways. ♥

    Love it, as always. :)))

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  63. Brad DuggFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    superbly written as always Saru.

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  64. IrfanuddinFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    as ususual wonderful words by you....

    reading blog posts after a long break in fact 1st time in 2013 i hav logged into blog world, hope this year had been good to you so far...

    best wishes,
    irfan.

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  65. RachitFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    once again- you are great in creating poems.

    Weakest LINK

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  66. joshi danielFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    that is cool twist and a happy ending :)

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  67. Cloud NineFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Melancholic yet captured the essence of love- good one, Saru!

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  68. Saru SinghalFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    God had its own ways! Thanks for reading Ash!

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  69. Writefully YoursFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    This is one complicated love story! Phew..!

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  70. RachnaFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Our kids are marrying today.? Does it mean that their kids with different partners are marrying each other? Sorry I got a bit confused.

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    1. Saru SinghalFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:29 PM

      Stella's daughter 'Mary' and John's son 'Ben' are marrying. Which line was confusing?

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  71. SuganyaFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Poetic :-D

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  72. UnknownFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    straight and simple and quite effective. your poems are always a treat to the reader. :)

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  73. Renard MoreauNovember 18, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    [ Smiles ] Very beautiful!

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