
’twas a time of bell bottoms and high collars,
Slim skirts and large paisley prints.
Standing tall was a jovial ambitious man,
Aspiring management guru post University.
Skipping petite was a spirited rational woman,
Caught between art and medical school.
Different circles and prolific ambitions –
they were brought together by a college play.
Ignited by scenic sways of a train journey
Sparks exploded underneath the calm waters,
The man – always a creative magician expelled
A puzzle for the entire troop to solve on the train.
Hoping to win the woman’s favour, a tiny letter
was discreetly handed to her as the “solution”.
The woman – always a mischievous pixie called
him over to her home to discuss the said “solution”.
Secret: the letter professed his love for her – risky!
She, the beloved daughter of the University’s Dean.
But love cherished, blossomed and went beyond,
It was them NOT against the world – but with.
Joined together in holy matrimony and growing
together for a promising future – they were.
And that is how I came to be. This is where I come from. This was my parent’s love story 🙂 Stronger after almost 35 years together!
Written for dVerse where Mary wants us to write where we come from. Do share your story!
That was beautiful to read!
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Thank you Rob 🙂
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Very well written !! And how true 🙂
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Totally true Pu :
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wonderful 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
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Quite a love story they have, beautiful!
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Oh yes, Alok! Thanks for your comment !
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A beautiful romance! May you all be happy always 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words Dilip 🙂
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Definitely a good read. Congrats to your parents on 35 years of fantastic life.
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Thank you Anoop! 🙂
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How wonderful to read of the love story between your parents!! 🙂
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Thanks Christy. It was wonderful writing it too! 🙂
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That’s a lovely love story, heard them in movies only but they are real too. All the best for their coming future.! 🙂
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Thanks Archita! It is straight from the movies 🙂
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oh wow – what a wonderful love story… love the playfulness of how they found together… so cool
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Thanks Claudia 😀
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This is wonderful.. when matrimony springs from true love, and not just other ambitions it really shows.. I think it shows in your writing… 🙂
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It was lovely of you to say that Bjorn 🙂 Thanks
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Wow! I kind of dream such love story as well
May your parents stay blessed forever.<3
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Thank you so much ❤
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This is such a lovely tribute….I bet your parents enjoyed reading your take on it very much! I hope they have many more happy years together!
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They were totally surprised! Nice walk in the memory lane 🙂 Thank you!
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This is so thoughtful and beautiful! What a lovely family! 🙂
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Thank you Tonya! 🙂
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i see this.. this morning and loved it as it reminds me of the actual movie and book named ‘Love Story’.. back in the early 70’s with Ryan O’Neil.. and when i see the photo of your father.. it reminds
me of that story even more.. and the moral of that story.. as the one you have here. is ‘i am a liver’.. and love never means having to say one is sorry.. as one sees fit .. to do..:)
Truly beautiful.. and i do not see it at dVerse.. where i am waiting to comment on it there.. but you provide the prompt early.. and i follow suit.. but i leave out ‘from’ and get the boot..haha.. with smiles..;)..and winks..;)..x2 as well..:)
When one suffers or LIVES enough ..one finds that living.. is truly loving unconditionAlly.. no matter what.. comes
next..and truly it takes more than that movie then.. for that lesson to sink in for real life practice.. for me ‘write’ now..:)
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Oh how I liked and enjoyed this wonderful love story. To be “from” such a love is a gift beyond imagining. Playfully and lovingly written. thank you.
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It is a gift indeed 🙂 Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
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Very touching Prajakta and what a lovely heritage to have and help you shine in life too… With Love & Best Wishes from Scott x
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Thank you Scott 🙂
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🙂 lovely…btw the kitty pic is too good 🙂
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Thanks Saya! 😀 The pic is my new favorite. A friend clicked in Greece.
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What a wonderful story – it must have been a delight (and perhaps occasionally a challenge) to grow up with such strong characters and a united, loving couple. I love the way you contrast them – the pixie qualities of your mother, the larger than life qualities of your father.
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Challenge… yes! It went a long way in building my sister and I. Thank you for your comments!
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Love will always take the risk.
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Always. Thank you 🙂
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What a lovely love story. I am so glad you wrote it in the form of a poem so you can keep it forever. I like the progression, how love was sparked, how it ignited, and how it stayed. Nice!
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This is something I would always treasure, Mary! Thanks a lot for your kind words.
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Isn’t it wonderful to know you are the ‘product’ of a love story and a facetious one at that? I am sure the love of your parents gave you strength.
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It definitely is.. and it definitely did! Thank you Gabriella!
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The best love stories are the real ones. This one is a gem. How wonderfully you describe your parents. You must be a loving person. You come from such deep love. I enjoyed reading this very much.
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That was such a lovely thoughtful comment. Thank you so much!
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How wonderful to be from Love–too many are from chaos, abuse, loneliness, heartbreak; the joy you felt in just recounting your parent’s love story was palpable, touching, respectful. A beautiful take on the prompt.
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Yes. I truly feel lucky there, Glenn.. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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the best place to come from and be proud of…a beautiful poem Prajakta…
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Thank you so much, Sumana!
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a great love story in the family tree strengthens the generations 🙂
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Completely true 🙂 Thank you Bill..
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Touching! Great post, thank you so much!
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Thank you Cecilia!
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creative magician expelled, now that’s interesting. so was someone creative, and he went to magic school, and got expelled for being too creative? or expelled from a magic show for another reason? i don’t know, but this sounds like an interesting character. develop this person.
My Brain is a Cheap Gadget That Spins
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A very touching a lovely write… I love the sense of togetherness and how y’all were with the world, not against it… smiles
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Thank you Anthony 🙂
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Such an interesting love story! 🙂
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Simply nostalgic Praj. In fact I had forgotten about certain aspects of OUR love story and you provided me with an opportunity to re-live certain things. Never thought that this fact shall be appreciated by so many people and in such a lovely manner. Thanks friends…….a true love story of 1977 still delights many……..hmmmmmm.
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so did you take after your mom or dad
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I am still finding out 🙂
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such a wonderful take on the prompt! Wonderful when 2 so seemingly different people can truly fall in love, and then nurture that love to make it last a lifetime!
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Thank you Bryan 🙂 Touch wood!
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I felt like I was reading a beautiful fairy tale, all the better because it’s TRUE! Loved how you described your parents.
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Thank you JoAnne 🙂 It has been an inspiration to me…
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Such a beautiful story weaved into a lovely poem. Loved it 🙂
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Thank you Prateek 🙂
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Man, this is a truly “Awwh” Worthy moment right here !! So intriguing and so well weaved into a poem ! 🙂
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Thank you Zee ❤ Much love!
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Of course Prajakta, Anytime love! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you for visiting my blog and for liking one of my posts. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Wonderful praju:))
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Sweet! And so well expressed! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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