The Knot of Marriage

Marriage is often described in legal, social, or romantic terms—but rarely as a sacred transformation of the human spirit. In this poem, I explore marriage not as a contract, but as a journey through light and shadow, presence and promise.

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The Knot of Marriage

🌿 by Kabir Ahmed Chowdhury

The evening's vow burns like incense,

I leave behind shadows in the care of light.

Two hands bound in an invisible thread—

Not by law, nor merely by love;

But by the silent consent of the cosmos itself.

She asked, “Do you seek the end of this road?”

I said, “No—I want the beginning to last forever.”

Marriage is not just a ring on a finger,

It is a labyrinth of vows,

Where I lose myself only to find me in your eyes.

The walls listen to the songs of night—

Silent quarrels, quiet kisses,

A baby's cry beside a flickering stove,

And one hand tells another,

"For you, I have become human again today."

This poem is no sermon,

Nor a chant of ancient rites—

It is a reflection of those fragile moments,

Where two souls together

Shape time into something called love.

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Author's Note

This poem was born out of observing how marriage, in its truest form, is neither perfection nor permanence—it is presence. I believe poetry is one of the last sanctuaries where raw, unfiltered emotions can breathe. If this resonated with you, feel free to leave a ❤️ or share it with someone who believes love is more than just ceremony.