A Few Words For A Dear Friend.....

As you tie the marital knot,
I think I am missing you a lot.
Though I am thousands of miles away from there
I can imagine how beautiful you look in your bridal attire.
You were there when I tied my knot marital,
Wish I could witness your nuptial.
As I close my eyes I can see the ceremony
You two look happy and ready to face the symphony.
Marriages are made in heaven,
Love and harmony are important even.
Wish you a lifetime of happiness
With lots of love to harness.
May all your dreams turn into reality,
And they hold true till eternity.
As you stand on the verge of a new life
Hope you will prosper and thrive.
It will be hard to leave everyone that you hold dear,
Their blessings will drive out your every fear.
As you step into your new family
Try not to figure out the anomaly.
As you embark on your new journey
Have faith in God and believe in your destiny.
Love does not come to us every now and then
Now that you have been blessed always remember how fortunate you have been.
Never thought will miss your wedding ever
All I wish is that you two live happily ever after.

Towards a New Horizon..

In front of her lie possibilities innumerable,
In her heart lies a wish so strong
It provides her with power unimaginable
Makes her believe nothing can go wrong.

A belief in God that He will protect
Her against anything evil
Though it’s difficult to detect
Behind which face hides a devil.

A ray of light in her dark hollow
Hopes sore high in her empty heart
She not knows the disappointment which may follow
Once again her being is about to fall apart.

Never known love all her years
Being an orphan was not a blessing but a curse.
Always eager for a song of love that would reach her ears,
Sometimes indeed she wanted her life to be reverse.

What would her life been if she had a family?
A father, a mother with lots of siblings,
Together they would drive out any anomaly
And have a happy life which was beyond her craving.

Not all wishes are fulfilled in this short being
Meeting the man of her dreams was her last hope.
He would love her, be devoid of any short coming
And together to their own world they would elope.

Her dreams take her there everyday,
Makes her believe in her imagination.
She sets sail to discover with whom her future lay,
The scintillating life, sparkling beyond the far horizon.

Down Memory Lane….

My heart is where my home is,
Going back there is my heart’s true wish.
Miss those childhood days playing,
Often had fights with my brother which seemed annoying.
The stupid chit chats are long forgotten,
But they come back to me again and again.
Can never forget the lovely time,
Used to spend hours memorizing my rhyme.
All my brother could do was to imitate,
Make fun of me and irritate.
Miss the spy games we used to play,
I always lost early and watched in dismay.
Gone are those days we used to fight for petty things,
Now my heart yearns for his one glimpse.
The days my father took me to school used to be good fun,
He never said “No” and was always ready to run.
There used to be a dog in our ancestral house,
He used to run around after every mouse..
The house used to be always full of people
May it be someone’s marriage or another festival..
My father used to tell me the tales of his childhood,
They were quite different from mine but I could see the likelihood.
I grew up in the same house as he did,
I am fortunate that I have been there where he once hid.
The doctor was often told I was not well,
But he could not understand the problem as I was healthy as hell.
The birthday cakes my father brought used to be so good,
Wish could go back and have a piece of my childhood.
Those were the best days of my life
Miss the home in which I thrived.
It will be there in my heart forever,
It’s memories come back to me as if they never left me ever…

Everything happens for a Reason…

Everything in life happens for a reason,
Just to give you a pretty good season..
Everybody needs a clue,
Just to take them out of the blue..
Everyone craves a loving hand.
Just when they need the magic wand…
Everybody needs assistance when in trouble,
Just to act as their body double..
Everyone wants someone to wipe out their tears,
Just when they need to ward off their worst fears..
Everybody needs a smiling face,
Just when they need to retire from the life’s race..
Everyone needs a reason to smile,
Just when they want to make their life worthwhile..
Everything in life happens for a reason,
Just to give you a pretty good season……..

The Gift of the Magi

Across the world
Among the young and the old
There is a custom untold
Which you will know as the story unfolds..
A custom of giving gifts
Just to show there are no rifts..
Last of the pennies left
To prevent them from thinking of the things bereft.
They are the Magi
They are the ones between you and I...
They give gifts with love and care
Even without a penny to spare
The gift may be negligible
But through it shines their love inexplicable..
Some may sell their priced possessions
Just to bring smiles and contended expressions
To the hearts of their dear ones
Who might forget the gift once
And forget the sacrifice
Which may never be suffice..
But still they continue to bring smiles
Though they know they have come and will have to go on for miles..
They are the ones chosen by God
To shower gifts of love among the healthy, wealthy and odd..
They are the Magi
They are people among you and I…..

A Pocket Full of Hope..

A pocket full of hope,
When you just need a rope
To pull you through the darkness
When you just need to harness
A wish to survive
Which sometimes seems to be so naive..

A pocket full of hope,
When you just need a Pope
To give you good advice,
When a little bit of wise
Can lead you to a shore,
Leaving you wanting for more.

A pocket full of hope,
When you just need to cope
With all the things bad,
When they make you go mad
Until you get it right
And let the hope in your heart sit tight!!!

A Walk by the Harbor…

As I walk by the harbor everyday,
I see people walking by happy, sad and gay.
As I watch the children running around,
I see their freedom knows no bounds..
As the ships sail into the harbor,
I watch in awe as they drop their massive anchor..
As the cruise ship leaves the harbor,
I find myself waving to every departing stranger..
As I see people enjoying an evening supper,
I watch the beggars who are busy quicker picker upper..
As I see the boats sailing by,
I realize it’s time for the sun to say goodbye..
As the sun sets in the horizon,
I leave the harbor to come back later for a pretty good reason...

A Sunset to Remember…

Walking down the beach……
The sun was on its journey to lighten up the other part of the world…
The sun was not happy that day I guess….leaving a mark in the sky..
The fiery red sky was telling the tale about the hard day gone by…
The lashing waves reflecting the somber mood after bidding goodbye to another beautiful day…
The cool wet sand beneath my feet reminding me of the chill setting in as the warm sunshine was at bay…
The mild breeze flowing by…
And the sun setting in the distance with a promise of another beautiful day…….