The mirror reflected a glowing bride
She knew that they never lied
Her life had gained a hectic pace
Inside her raging a turmoil emotional
Their wedding was an affair traditional
She exuded charm, she exuded grace.

The groom was an old family friend
It was love at first sight she would pretend
Though she barely knew him
She was expected to behave a certain way
In taking major decisions she had no say
This was her life, not some nonsensical film.

The ceremony was a grand affair
She had so many memories to share
Slowly she started falling for her better half.
The prospect of spending her life with him was alluring
Suddenly her life was about to get exciting.
Happily she stifled a barely audible laugh.

She waited for her dark knight
When he came she would be a sight
To behold for the rest of his life
He came in silently, not making a sound
She was a queen waiting to be crowned
She was now this man's wife.

In a laboured movement he went to the bed
Desperately trying to forget this girl he had wed.
Pulling the covers he slept cursing under his breath
Confused she looked closer to see a photograph in his hand
Her heart broke seeing the picture of a gorgeous woman on a nearby stand
The love she felt died a silent death.