From Silence to “Yes, I Do” (A Love Marriage in Pakistani Culture)
Introduction : Every love story begins with a spark, but in Pakistan, love marriages aren’t easy—they demand courage, patience, a touch of mischief, and a whole lot of heart. Yet when our love is finally accepted by our families, and the two hearts come together, it feels like pure magic—like the world paused just for us. From being strangers on a park bench, to friends who shared laughter, to husband and wife bound by prayers and love, this poem reflects the humor, sweetness, and struggles behind love marriages in our culture—a playful, heart-fluttering journey with Maryam, the real person who stole my heart and became my answered prayer. From Silence to “Yes, I Do” (A Love Marriage in Pakistani Culture) Islamabad’s evening blazed gold, the world paused to stare, I sat with a book, but my thoughts were elsewhere. Then she appeared, a shadow that stole the light— My heart forgot to beat; she rewrote my night. She walked with her cousin, two books in her hand, a purpl...