FIVE SUGARED ALMONDS
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
FIVE SUGARED ALMONDS
FIVE SUGARED ALMONDS
Five sugared almonds
As Wedding favors
Ensure marital bliss
In some cultures
An odd number is
Indivisible
The tradition notes that
Five is the winsome
Showering health
Happiness, wealth
L o n g e v i t y
And fertility
To the newly wed
And two become one
Till death separates
Humans forever
Care for love, beauty
And creation
Never a war nor a carnage
For humans
Only if humans
Posted
for Alan’s prompt Almonds @ Poetry Jam
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The gift of five sugared almonds is a wonderful wedding tradition, I think. So simple, yet so meaningful, Sumana. It is very nice to begin life together with such blessings as these.
ReplyDeleteI have learned something new, Sumana. I like how rites, even apparently small ones, add meaning to important life cycle events. And in the end we all crave for peace, love and beauty, I agree.
ReplyDeletethat is cool..i have had the almonds at weddings but i never knew the connection on the odd number...that is cool....
ReplyDeleteAlmonds are considered auspicious in all special rites.Very well written Sumana.
ReplyDeleteExcellent and what a great tradition. In the Bible the number 5 represents the grace of God, free unmerited favour. This really fit in with the marriage tradition. i love the way you make thus really make love sing.
ReplyDeleteSugared almonds figure prominently in Southern European wedding traditions, also, Sumana. I liked your poem and the ending is indeed is something that humans can aspire to...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this custom...
ReplyDeleteI did not know that. Thanks for treating me to a new custom, and image now.
ReplyDeletePoem with a message ... I learned something brand new!
ReplyDeleteThe positives of almonds! Very well portrayed in this poem.
ReplyDeletefor humans only if humans..it's so true and meaning full. loved it sumana:}
ReplyDeleteNice custom.!
ReplyDeleteSugared almonds sound like a wonderful tradition. If only humans could get the message!
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