Poem # 68 Ode to Aishu

A gift of poem, straight from my heart

Was what you chose, as your special day’s ask;

We met twice, six years, ere in past,

A verse on it, seems like a near impossible task.

Nevertheless I decided, to brave the challenge ahead,

Who knew you would be, an easy muse to pen!

The first thing I recall, is the hello your sweet voice said,
Then seeing your face, with its playful welcome grin.

I recollect, you had kind words from the very start,
Keeping an open mind, you were just to all;
I thought, you had a caring generous heart,
Someone, one can trust, always without a fall.

Empathetic and accepting, are definitely traits you own,

Perceptive and candid, and so easy to talk to;

Understated dignity and simplicity etched in stone,

There is grace and panache, in everything you do.

Wish we had a chance, to spend more time together,

Let’s make an effort, to connect more often dear;

I for one believe in, “Better late than never”,

With this I wish you yet another happy year!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AISHU!