A Birthday during Lockdown

We normally celebrate our family birthdays at home sharing  little gifts laced with love. This time I gave my younger son Tarun  this poem as gift. 

Small gifts of affection 

I can't give you this birthday

instead son, my gift today is this little poem 

to tell you everything I wanted to say

but never did all these years..

what is it that I have noticed

about you from close quarters

in all this time? over the years... 

That you have grown from being Mama's boy

from echoing her thoughts and wishes

to a young man who knows his own mind! 

More importantly, one whose

heart is in the right place! 

standing up for what is right, not compromising

in doing what you think is right!  

Another aspect is your reluctance to hurt

displease people, preferring to take them along 

even when not agreeing with them all the time

No wonder then, you have so many friends 

an easy laugh, sense of humour 

all of which come handy in a high pressure job too!

 

So, what do I wish for you son

as you move ahead in the journey? 

I wish that you continue to be kind, patient

forthright without being a bull in a China shop

That you give and receive lots of love 

be happy, peaceful, successful

not merely in the worldly sense

but success attuned to the divine plan of your life!  

NB: Happy birthday Son! Many many happy returns of the day!