Happy Birthday

Life sometimes feels like a backward cycle

Always looking into the future

Yet you find yourself in the past

An envelope of desolation 

Delivered with every step into the past

Uncertainty over unfulfilled dreams

With each upcoming milestone

A conflict arises in mind and at heart

Celebrate or be frustrated?

Happy birthday!

The chorus echoes well before the day

Echoes of the chorus resonate well after

Yet unbeknown to all the well wishers

That despite their deep affection and best wishes

A conflict abounds deep within you

Behind the smile lies a veil of well of panic

‘Could I have done more? Better? Differently?’

Drowning in the temptation 

To dwell in dreams not realized

The wind whistles tunes that beg to differ

Of achievements of days gone by

Of recognition of undisputable potential of days to come by

Unsung songs of accomplishments 

Medals of honor in singly overcoming battles of life

A champion to those who count you as blessing every day

A resource for those who know they can turn to you for your efficiency

A friend indeed, a friend in deed to one too many

Happy birthday!

Age with grace

Stand Firm

Believe In Yourself

Don’t matter whether the glass is half full, or half empty

Just drink of the glass

And go out to refill it as you will

And regardless of how far-stretched are the dreams you nurture

You can bring them to life

I will remain your first and biggest fan

I will enjoy your achievements as they come, as you should

Happy Birthday to you