When we were young I would often ask just for fun Will you still love me when old “Forever my darling” I was told. With dreams in my eyes And hopes in my heart Moved on in life as Any loving husband and wife. Ours was a roller coaster ride As is in any couples lives We stuck to each other So the adversaries we could fight. Always looking for what is wrong Before looking for who is wrong Never arguing for very long This kept our relationship safe and strong. What more can I ask from God tonight With kids and grandkids now by our side Love of brothers and sisters far and wide Family & Friends our treasures and pride And a husband like him – The love of my life. Today when we are at this stage of our life Spreading love, doing Seva, The food on which we thrive I thank Waheguruji for all his blessings and more Nothing left to ask for anything anymore As fifty years ago, He blessed me with a man brave and bold Surender my husband – An Ocean of Gold

I remember – I was a shy young brideStepping into a new threshold of lifeThis day today of twenty yearsWas filled with apprehension and fearsSong on my lips and stars in my eyesDreaming of the beginning of some beautiful ties.I remember – the first time you held my handWe are as if in heaven and not on this landDeeply lost in each other’s eyesOblivious to the world’s shouts or cries.I remember – like all young people in loveHad lots to discover and to discussOver each other we would make so much fussThe world seemed to end if one got cross.I remember – the now silly quarrels and small tiffsThey added spice to a sometimes dull bitExpectations run high when we are very youngTempers volatile with sometimes sharp tongueBut the joy of making up was ever so greatIt made up for the tensions the quarrels would create.I remember – your reaction to our first bornToo nervous to hold but so proud when toldThat you were the father of this new bornYour eyes were misty and looks forlorn.I remember – for the second your pacing back and forthWondering why the doctor was not yet broughtWhen the cry of your son finally heardWith sheer joy you went berserk.What can we ask from God todayWhen he has given all without our sayOur greatest treasure our sons todayPlease God continue to bless them also we pray.Lead us on with your kindly lightTo do good deeds and reach great heightsWe have no cause to fret or worryToddy on our twentieth anniversaryYet another milestone in the lifeOf any husband and his wife.Twenty years of being togetherNeeds to put our cap a featherTwo decades it is todayBut I still remember allAs only just yesterday.

Do not feel let downWhen some people betrayTo their own plot some dayThey will eventually fall prey.If they did not discover youThe loss is all theirsYou are one in a millionAnd for those people, who cares?Do not waste the precious pearls from your eyesAll the pain within, do try to disguise.You are the rarest gemWhose value not all can realizeWho will treasure it?But the sage and the wise.Your petal soft heartBleeds with everyone’s’ painYour childlike innocenceCannot fathom people who pretend and feign.You call a spade a spadeEven if some don’t like it I am afraidYour simplicity is the one that touches people’s heartsThe tensions and worries of others you cart.The ocean of love withinBrings care and consideration aroundYour goodness of soulHelps the helpless unboundDo not change todayIf some people let you downDo not even botherTo even wince or frown.You are the lucky oneCloser to GodUnfortunate are theyFor whom you are of no accord.You are a jewelSuch in a million one you findPeople like you are a blessing to mankind.For my husband during his difficult times

What can I say to the one I loveMore than anyone or anythingWhen I have so often failedto let it show?How can I say to the oneWho shares my life, my hopesMy dreams, my days, my nights...The one I can’t imagine life without?What can I do, for the oneWho stood by meThrough good times and bad timesThe one I sometimesSeem to take for grantedEven though I don’t mean to?How can I explain to the oneWho understands meBetter than I understand myselfAnd whose support, encouragementAnd belief in meHelp me be a better person?What can I sayHow can I sayWhat can I doHow can I explainHow much I love you!In you I found someone specialAnd when our lives intermingledI realized then that you wereMy “once in a lifetime miracle”.The older we getThe more I think aboutWhat really matters in lifeAnd so many thingsThat once seemed importantNo longer even make the list.Life gives us timeBut only love gives it meaningWhat really matters to me nowIs the two of us...Sharing our livesReliving our memoriesDreaming our dreams...Together.And your birthday seemsLike the perfect timeTo celebrate you...To celebrate us...And the joy of our lifeTogether.Written for Surender on his 60th birthday

Akele rehne se mat ghabranaYahi samay hai khud ko pehechannaAntardhyan jub ho jaaogeApne aap ko tub hi paaogeKitni shanti kitna sukoon in raahon meinYeh tub hi toh jaan jaaoge.Na koi khauf na fikra hogaBus usika har taraf zikra hogaDuniya ki moh-maya se hut karBahut kuch hai oos duniya ke andarIs duniya mein bejhijhak chale aaowMushkilon se phir nijaad paaow.Mehfooz ho chahe duniya saariNahi hogi sirf duniyadaariHeere–moti ki hawas na hogiRoti–paani se zindagi basar hogiBharenge hum bus uska dumChahe sub kahein humein malang.Pyaar mohabbat beinteha bategiEk hi se bus taar judegiLog chahe kahein deewanaPar ab kaheka pachtaanaJudh jaaye jub us se preetToh har taraf hai apni jeet.Har saans usi ke naam se hogiUsi ki tareef zuban pe hogiAnhad naad goonjege yoohinHar taraf bus tuhi tuhi.

Akele rehne se mat ghabranaYahi samay hai khud ko pehechannaAntardhyan jub ho jaaogeApne aap ko tub hi paaogeKitni shanti kitna sukoon in raahon meinYeh tub hi toh jaan jaaoge.Na koi khauf na fikra hogaBus usika har taraf zikra hogaDuniya ki moh-maya se hut karBahut kuch hai oos duniya ke andarIs duniya mein bejhijhak chale aaowMushkilon se phir nijaad paaow.Mehfooz ho chahe duniya saariNahi hogi sirf duniyadaariHeere–moti ki hawas na hogiRoti–paani se zindagi basar hogiBharenge hum bus uska dumChahe sub kahein humein malang.Pyaar mohabbat beinteha bategiEk hi se bus taar judegiLog chahe kahein deewanaPar ab kaheka pachtaanaJudh jaaye jub us se preetToh har taraf hai apni jeet.Har saans usi ke naam se hogiUsi ki tareef zuban pe hogiAnhad naad goonjege yoohinHar taraf bus tuhi tuhi.

Twenty-one years ago on this dayYou came into this world my sonBringing with you the joy and ecstasyWhich only parents are privileged to enjoyWith the arrival of their first bundle of joy.Your birthday bringsSo many sentimental thoughtsTo mind-like what a pleasure it has beenTo watch you grow intoThe kind and thoughtful person you are.There’s a special kind of beautyDeep inside the heart of youBecause the precious love of GodIs such a part of youThe things you do and sayAll show His kind and loving touchThat is why a son like you will always mean so much.From the moment you were bornI felt such happiness in knowingI had brought someone wonderful into this worldFor this to dear God I am grateful beyond measureTo have been given the gift of this priceless jewel – such a treasure.From adolescence to adulthood, you have progressedWith visions of the future and all that is bestDreams and ambitions play now a great roleWith zeal and enthusiasm you work for your goal.You are now ready to unfold your wingsTo fly into the beautiful blue skiesOur love would not bind youNor our needs hold youFor you live in the house of tomorrow.You are the arrow that has to flyMay we be the bow that is stableMay we remain the strength you relyEven when old, frail and feeble.May God bless you, with everything he deems bestHonesty, Generosity, Success, Happiness and the restMay you retain the child-like innocenceWith freshness of dew-drops and the flowers’ fragrance.Thinking of you lovinglyAs this big day appearsThinking too of all the joyYou have brought throughout the yearsHoping your most special dreamsWill one and all come trueAnd there will be lots of happinessWith all of God’s blessings over you.

It seems only yesterdayThat you were a babe in my armsMy very special toy, a cute little bundle of joyOblivious to the world, gentle and mildBut today you are a grown up young man, my child.Cries and wails, screams and fearsAll still clearly ring in my earsThe tantrums you threw for things you could not findThose and much more are still fresh in my mind.The little pranks you playedThe pleasure in the pain you gaveSometimes those naughty impish smilesNext the tempers went really wildAnd today you are a grown-up young man, my child.You have now come of ageSo, your freedom we can no longer cageInto the beautiful blue skies you would like to flyFearless and free, by the fates profiledFor today you are a grown-up young man, my child.With pride and joy we will seeYou take your first step to successYour dreams fulfilled and doubts laid to restSon, it has been wonderfulSharing your dreams and watching you grow.Feeling such pride in your accomplishments and moreWith zeal and zest, never to be beguiledFor today you are a grown-up young man, my child.Today on this very special dayWith love, I wish you and fervently prayThat all the things you hope forAnd all the things you doMay very special happiness be waiting for youMay God always bless you and have you in his careMay he fulfill every wish and answer every prayer.The beautiful memories of your childhoodI will always love and treasureThe joy of which is beyond any measureTo the world today you may be “grown-up”Perhaps smart and even cleverBut to me you will always be my “little child” forever.

You are born out of meYet today not a part of meWhat happened down the journey of lifeIs beyond be; to understand I still striveThought I raised a fine young ladEngrained good values and education that could be had.Where did I fail I can’t comprehendWhat I had in mind is not what I see of you in the endWhat damage you are doing I wonder if you knowTo yourself and the family who loved you so.You are blinded by some people and cannot see beyondOpen your eyes to see what is going onYou are being enveloped by lies and hateThose that feed these will meet their own fate.I sometimes wonder if you are so ill‘Cause no one can do this of their own free willThe damage you are doing is almost beyond repairHurting your parents too – is it really fair.Wake up before, for you it is too lateOr then open your eyes to an empty plateNo one then may be there to hold your handWipe your tear and pull you from the sinking sand.I pray fervently to the Lord to make you see senseAnd remove from your confused mind misconceptions so denseGod, please help him come out of the world of ego, lies and hateSo that disaster does not eventually become his fate.Son, I may not live to see the realization dawn on youBut will still pray that God forgives youIn my dying moments too I will still hope and prayThat someday God shows you the light of the day!

When you my three little grandsons came with me to stayWe had lots of fun and games to playFull of smiles and all the rushEndless questions and hair to brushLots of laughter, lots of gamesLittle pranks, funny names.A day with grandkids restores the soulEnergizes the mind and body on the wholeIt gives me immense pleasure when you all sit beside meHope as I get older you will sometimes keep me companyYou know I love you all, more with each passing dayTo spoil you is also showing you love my way.Let me love you a little moreBefore you are not little anymoreI used to hold your Dad; kiss and hug him tooThe same way as today he does to youHe could not remain a baby; he had to grow upSo God created you beautiful grandkids to fill the great gap.I treasure the special bond we have between usThe love we share and the secrets we discussHow lonely my world would be without youYou will and should never have a clueAll I can say that to the moon and backIs how much I love you.Children of my childFull of fun and little wildNostalgic to see my little son in you againMemories of his childhood all then just beginYour smiles bridge the years between usFeel young again discovering the world throughyour eyes as such.I visualize the future in youYou will learn from me of the pastIn the present let us love one anotherAs long as these times last.There are times when some grandkids we cannot meetSeeing them would then be a God-sent treatWould long to give them all a loving hugThe one that feels so warm and snugA prayer for all my grandkids will be on my lips alwaysWhether we meet or have to part ways.I thank the good Lord for blessing my sonsWith children for whom my love is in abundanceI pray you watch over and protect them day and nightGive them the courage to stand for what is rightThen when I am gone, here no moreRemind them my love for them is forever and ever more.

What would I not give to have you backMy childhood, my innocence, my carefree daysThe little pranks with a twinkle in the eyesThe thrill of the first downpour, the shouts and criesThe little smack of the protective parentsThe scolding and chiding for the mischief apparent.Simple pleasures, fun filled laughterGreatest tensions were teachers and mastersThere was no worry about what is cookingOnly wish to know how one is lookingWhich dress is good, what color is rightThis is too bright and that a shade light.The first love, the infatuationsThe feeling of exhilarationDreams of youth and its aspirationsLife of parties and jubilations.Those days were fleetingYouth too is so deceivingWhat we see now is old age peepingForever with us and slowly creeping.A stand of grey hair near the templesA little weight around the midriffGone are the lithe and lissome figuresSlender, agile and supple features.This grey hair is now for keepsLaugh now you may though your heart bleedsLaughing lines are what we seeYet laughing matter now it cannot be.Gone are the days of deep slumberRestless nights are what I rememberCould these days not be preserved forever also?Oh! My childhood, my innocence, my carefree daysWhere are you gone, I miss you so.

This is a very special day in MayAs fifty years ago we met todayEighteen year old girl and twenty-one was the boySet eyes on each other a little hesitant and a bit shy.It was our engagement dayWhich probably means “We may”The day was exciting and eventfulA new relationship that would be beautiful.When he put the ring on my fingerButterflies in my tummy, as I looked up in wonder.He was calm, composed and smilingIs this the man I will be marryingThousands of doubts did enter my mindNot too strong then for faith in His design.This period lasted a whole yearAs I had to graduate and that was clear.We were to be married following year in MayTill then roses and phone calls were there everyday.A beautiful courtship period it wasWhere telephone and airline bills just soaredAs we look back today on this golden dayWe say “Thank you God for your wonderful way”.

Happy Birthday I wish you todayWords from my heart that I’d like to conveyThere are just a few things my heart needs to sayWish you a beautiful life, with each passing day.We shared happy moments and even some tearsI am really grateful for all those yearsLike branches on a tree in different directions we may growBut roots remain as one that we should know.It is not just your birthday, it is clearly much moreWe’ll celebrate you, who I truly adoreYou care for everyone; don’t always showYou are not an extrovert - not many people know.You are my brother and I am really gladBoth interesting and smart, allow me to addOur love for each other; is not just for the world to seeYou are a little piece of childhood that will always be with me.Happy 60th Birthday ArshiAnd one more sweet thoughtYou are my brother and I love you a lot.

I cannot image you are 50 todayI remember you as a baby, seems just yesterdayTime has flown by, but memories remainOf the good times we had, driving parents insane.I remember teaching you Marathi but alasThe words and pronunciation you could not graspYou grew up to be a dutiful sonCared for Mom – Dad, their hearts you won.From heavens above, their blessings will they showerSend all the love, now and foreverYou have grown up now, earned a great nameBut for me, you will always remain the sameMy little kid brother – naughty and funJust as you were, when you turned one.Lots of love darlingHappy 50th Birthday!

Our hearts are youngWe are full of funWe often meetHave lots to eat.Share each other’s joyShare each other’s sorrowsShare our experiencesShare our grievances.It is time to have funWith responsibilities all doneMakes us feel so goodWe are still not in the woodsWe may be slow not so agileBut we always wear a beautiful smile.We all have our little aches and painsSome memory lapses and little weight gain.Our spirits are high and we are brightThere is nothing we cannot fightOur hearts are STILL very YoungAnd we are STILL full of fun.

The great day by God’s grace has at last arrivedWhen sixty years agoMom and Dad became husband and wifeSixty years filled with sharingSix decades filled with caringThere is just no comparingTo a life filled with love and understanding.Their happiness lies in sharing all in lifeSharing trials and triumphs joys and problems tooThey know they will be togetherWhether days are grey or brightSharing all the little things that make their daily life.A journey through sixty yearsStories full of achievementsDad, a leader, philanthropist and advisor to his peersA selfless man with a generous heartSolving problems that others can’tRespected in the community for his precious adviceAlways known to be kind and nice.Mom is the force and his support behindCaring for her home yet always by his sideMom and Dad like two wheels of any trainTogether you move this family trainPaving the way for us, your children to followTeaching us not to be superficial or shallow.You are the diamonds in our livesWhose luster is simply the bestYou shine from afar and stand out from the restIn the three C’s of diamonds your colour is blue - rareClarity loop clean and a cut above the restSo perfectly matched as a pair.It is our greatest happiness to have you todayAs “shining” examples of Mom and DadMay you always be there with your hands over our headsAnd your luster lost neverFor it is not for nothing they say “Diamonds are forever”.May this diamond anniversary soon turn to platinumMay you have the heavenly joy of more great grandchildrenMay your love grow even more todayGood health, happiness be your wayFor all this and more together we shall prayToday on your diamond wedding anniversary day.For my parents 60th Anniversary

Two years ago, you left us allWithout a word or even a call.You lay in bed – a few months and moreYour eyes would speak the pain you would endure.Dad would always be by your sideWith tears that he still tries to hide.Tend to your every need he would –And look for just a little smile if you could.Your children too were there for youBut had their roles in their families too.Surely you knew this all alongSo never complained or even frowned.A silent tear we had sometimes seenA sole reminder of what you had been.A strong personality but always caringForever patient with our endless complaining.Slowly we saw you wilt awaySadly could not put eventuality at bay.Perhaps it was time for you to bloom againBloom into the garden of the unseen world.Free from the bondage you are for sureRelieved eventually from the pain you bore.One thing today to you has to be toldMy love for elders has grown multifold.Compassion and respect now is beyond measureTo meet these Young hearts is such a pleasure.They are all so gentle, loving and kindIn all their beautiful facesYour face is all I find.I know you are on a higher plane todayWatching and blessing us every single day.Mom – if I had but one more chance I’d sayI love you loads and miss you every day!

You came from HeavenYou held my handWhen I look aroundBeside me you stand.I could feel the warmthI could feel your tender touchI kissed your head and hugged you tightAnd said ‘‘I love you so much’’.I know this is not a dreamI know this is for realOne may not believe butThe signs for me are clear.For when I woke up and turned aroundA few teardrops on the pillow I found.

Mom I miss youI don’t know what to do.I pick up the phone to talk to youThen realize the phone won’t go throughTo where you are in your world newMaybe you will be missing me a little too.The vacuum you created only grewWith Dad following to be with you.We are left to fend for ourselves thoughI know one day we will also be with you.Till then Mom O Mom I miss youI really don’t know what to do!

Dad why did you not wait for one more dayYou knew that I was on my way.One last hug, one flying kissIs one that I will always miss.You were my hero you always will beI was your princess for the world to see.You were a special man loved by allReady to help others if anyone would just call.Problems of others you would gladly cartAlways generous with a big heart.Kind, caring, soft & gentle are qualities you possessedWould attract all to bring out their best.You were a noble soulYou were our strength and our guide.We hope to follow your footstepsAnd by your principles we abide.To bid you farewell on your final journey to a higher planeYour children, your friends & all you held dearHave come from far and near.We cherish your life and will follow your teachingsand your adviceDad you had a great innings, lead a wonderful life.You will depart like a king to meet your loved oneOur dear mom and your wonderful wife.May Waheguruji bless you and keep you in his careMay you be happy and bless us from up there.Dad we love you and will always miss you.