There was a time when us
Were but each among the throng
Times when aware not us
That our tie in passion and hope
Would transit into our fate of union
Come the time when steadfast
In love our friendship grew
With shared joy and pain
Time courses on and some more
Closer and trusting we become
Sharing much more than ever
Much deeper than ever before
Friendship has evolved in beauty
Into passion, into commitment
Surrendered we to our desires
Our fate: union in wedlock
Taking vows over the vow
To meld in flesh, heart and spirit
Onward together, hand in hand
To brave tasks and tears
To delight in love and mercy
As our Gracious Father leads
-Chingngaihlian Tunglut