Chenta, Bebe and me

Sounds of laughter in the far distance
Beckon me back to those innocent days
Of childhood dreams and naïve thoughts
Of naughty escapades and mischief galore.


A quiet demeanor housing a steely frame of mind
Quick on her feet and loving elder sister to me
One on whom I looked up and worshipped the words she uttered
Stood shattered that fateful day
No tears in her eyes, no emotions on her face
Tiny though her frame was then
She firmly held the ground she stood
To be the strength for the broken lot
As she lost her father at fifteen.


A free-spirited lively bird
She fluttered her colourful wings
And charmed all with her resounding laughter
Mischief writ large on her face
She drove many an elder crazy
With her noisy swimming and off-tune songs
And impulsive screams in the middle of the road.
Beautiful cheeks with the beauty spot
Won and broke many suitors’ hearts
Left us earthlings that fateful morning
To cheer the denizens of the heavenly abode
With her laughter, songs and colours.


The baby of the three
Always happy to be pampered
Built up many a castle
In her mind
Of love and a life
Weaving tenderly and lovingly
A future to hold on dear
And a love to hold her tight.
But a shattered heart lies today
Her dreams broken, though she stands firm
And still says
Life must go on
The past has flown and gone forever
Save for coming back in our dreams
And cherished memories and nostalgia
Why cling on to a dead dream
When life looms large and bright
Beckoning me to new hopes and a new world.
Childhood remembrances can mingle
With youthful joys of today
Till I too come a full circle
Before I can bid good-bye
To a life I lived and enjoyed
So here’s to my life
And all who’s given me
Even a moment of love
Here’s a happy cheer
For all I have cared for
Here’s to each one of us
Here’s to our lives!!!

8th June 2001

For Naocha my little sister, the Bride

Years of growing up together
Happy times spent
Laughter shared and childhood fights
Times have rolled
The heart has grown
Reminiscence is all that’s left.
Today a bride, bedecked with love
With myriad dreams in her mellowed heart
Taking on the next stage of life
Hand in hand with her beloved
Days have gone
And you have grown
From a little baby to a beautiful bride
But to me, as always has been
You will remain my little sister
To be loved and cared for
Whose tiny hands I would hold
And lead ahead along the path of life
Over the years I may have shown you
Different temperamental hues of mine
Angry outbursts and harsh scoldings
But in my heart I always nurtured
This inexplicable love so tender
Meant just for you and only you.
Today on your special day
My heart goes out once again
To pray and wish for you as always
All the possible joys of life
And a lifetime of happy togetherness with your love
Knowing that my love for you
Is also ever unceasing
And remember always
You are different from the rest
You are special in many ways
Because you are my little sister
My little sister, the bride today.


For the 12th of November

Silent thoughts on the 4th of May

Golden beams caressing
Gently awoke me from my dreams
To a new day and new hopes
Riotous poppies in the front lawn
Swaying to the magic
Of the new breeze of the new season.
Awakenings of a mellowed heart
Songs of a new passion
Filling up my very soul
Fun, love and laughter
Music and my beloved.
Dew-wet rose petals
Lazy eddies around the lilies
Life lingers but never stops
Love leads you step by step.
The rain drenched pine trees
Glowed under the new rays
Fluttering parrots in wild abandon
Danced to their own rhythm.
Behind the clouds passing by
I see a clear silver lining
Amidst the crowded existence called life
I still see the rainbow peeping
I still see your face smiling
For life lingers but never stops
As love leads you step by step.


4th may 2001

Small wishes

Lazy moments and loving thoughts
Dreamy sights and groovy music
Bring back those gently happy smiles
Of innocent gestures
And stolen glances caught unawares
Times that have gone
Touch my heart and soul
Words uttered in sprightly mood
Slipping to hurt unintentionally
Of a world and a lifetime
Dreamt in those hazy hours
Gone forever, fallen to the deeps
Slowly, silently,
Hurting nonetheless.
A broken heart and a shattered soul
Hope-less thoughts and passionless emotions
Carrying on with the tireless journey
Crying softly into the silent nights
Resting in the company of my faithful tears
Seeking for that unknown strength
Seeking for my destiny
A moment of laughter
A moment of friendship
That was all I was looking for
That is all I want from life.


11th June 2001