When we gaze into the endless sky, we realize how connected we all are,
Because we are all made from the same stardust, fragments from the universe's first great light.
Though we are different in many ways, our beginnings are the same,
And so is the cosmic bond that connects us.
As a continuation of that rare and endless bond,
Our new journey together begins here, today.
To our loving parents who shaped the sky of our lives,
To our friends who traveled beside us as light along our path,
And to everyone who filled every chapter of our lives with their presence,
We offer our heartfelt thanks on this day.
With love, trust, and gratitude, we begin this new journey.
Wherever we go, our deep affection will always remain with you.
Thank you, from the depths of our hearts.
I wrote this piece for my friend's marriage as a thank you note in her wedding vows .
She read it in tamil with such grace on her special day. I'm deeply grateful to her for giving me the opportunity to express this thanks in my small and fragile existence in this ever expanding universe.