Seventeen Dreams, One Heart

Seventeen candles glow tonight,

It’s seventeen dreams that take flight,

and somehow you shine brighter still

than even last year’s moonlit light.

From your tiny fingers holding mine

to hugging gracefully today,

from falling asleep on my shoulder

to finding your own way on your own,

I have watched it all, every moment, every phase,

my little girl growing is the most cherishing in every beautiful ways.

Each step you take is steady and true,

but now there’s a depth I see in you;

every choice you make amazes me,

always leaving me wanting to see more of who you will be.

In every laugh, I still find my pride,

my joy, my heart right by your side;

and as your world keeps growing wide,

I know how high you are meant to rise.

You are still my strength, soft, strong, and kind,

but now even wiser, with a brilliant mind;

a beautiful soul, learning and free,

becoming all you are meant to be.

And today feels different, I must say!

for the first time, I am away;

no quick hug, no smile to see,

no birthday cake to enjoy or lighting your birthday candles with me.

This time, I can’t even surprise you like I always do,

nor those simple or little plans just for you,

and that is what I miss the most today,

those simple joys which keep me delighted in my own quiet way.

But sweetheart, love does not fade with distance or time,

it travels softly, it will always be mine;

through every mile, it finds its way,

to hold you close in my heart, even today.

I look at you with so much pride,

yet still see the child deep inside;

now standing at a brand-new start, 

Soon seeing you growing into a beautiful, strong heart.

So here is to you, my shining light,

the one who makes my world feel right;

even from far, I feel you near,

in every thought, in every prayer.

Happy 17th, my dearest and worlds best daughter,

keep chasing dreams, keep becoming you,

forever cherished, my sweetest gain,

my love, my pride… always the same.

Loads of love, wishes and blessings ❤️

Turning 16

Sixteen candles, sixteen dreams, you shine pure and way brighter than moonlit streams.

From tiny hands to graceful grace, from sleeping on my shoulder to resting your head on my back - I have seen you grow from a cute baby to a gorgeous fairy tale.

Each step you take, so sure, so true, with every choice, you have kept us wanting for more! 

In every laugh, you try to be my pride, my joy, my heart and I am sure it shall rise more.

You are my true strength - soft, bold and kind,

And of-course a wiser soul, a brilliant mind.

I stand in awe of all that how you have grown,

Yet still the child I’ve always known.

So here’s to you my guiding light and ever lasting  smile, who makes my every wrong feel right.

Happy birthday Daughter, today you reign,

Forever cherished my sweetest gain 

Loads of love 🥰

Unsung Praise

My eyes twinkled, with the dawn of sun,

Realised that it was the first day of my holidays

I was happy and joyful to the sound of birds,

When I strolled by the boulevard of roses at my place.

Picture Courtesy - The road less travelled

Cheerful composers welcomed me, by merrily playing their song of nature.

Was mesmerized to hum, sing, and dance,

When they played the Mozart - Sonata in F and other tunes to capture

It was the best musical extravaganza I had ever experienced.

The old harpsichord was spellbinding as it could be,

which ceased my attention completely, and I got engrossed to hear him play.

My compliments made him blush… seemed like,

In the harsh thankless world, mesmeric pieces of art like these, go always unappreciated.

The Rainy Day

Poetry is written by Aahanna (my Daughter)
when she was 7 years  

Rain Rain... Come right away, light up the day,
With your raindrops sparkle my day today.

With your little drops of rain, you shine the day,
The plants are happy and so are the farmers who are delighted and gay.

When it rains heavily, the plants take shower,
Staying happy they gift us a garden full of flowers.

I am happy today as it is a rainy day,
Thank you, God that you made it rain today.