Birthday Wishes for my sister 2016

Since I have you,

Life keeps flowing 

Cause I know you, 

Possibilities keep growing..

Years ago, my path was softened 

Since you were born first..

Onto you I depend

My darling sister, you are my 

Strength

Amma gave me my beginning,

I hope to hold your hand until the end

I am yours,  

Happy Birthday my darling

Birthday Poem for my sister on her birthday 2017

When As a kid,

I mispronounced our names..

Leta and Leta, 

Different, yet same

Little did I know,

We would be so woven tight,

A handful of friendship 

And strengthening delight

Reaching a big day,

Today you rejoice,

I gift you more love

I will try to be concise

Those who know you,

Can picture this well

A boundless spirit 

You embody and in you dwells 

Loving and nurturing,

Generous and kind

Everyone you touch,

In heart and in mind

You make us 

proud to say,

We know you 

and are yours

At any age,

You can captivate a mind

Or fight for a cause

Your family, friends

 students and colleagues 

With me join in applause

Happy birthday, 

Sister, friend, partner and teacher

Today is just a stop sign,

Welcoming in tomorrow's bright future

Happy Big Birthday!!! 

- your little sister, Lekha

Mother's Day poem written on 7th May 2016

Years roll along,but

The feeling is the same

All I can do, is write 

A poem in your name

Can we really gift

The one who gave us all

One who caught us,

Right before our fall

And how does one gift

The ones who are no more

The ones who went 

Too early and even before 

Remember your eyes,

Remember your smile,

Remember the softness 

Of your skin fragile

So much you gave me,

So much I took

So much in those two decades

Did you follow a book?

How did you know ..

That strength was nurtured 

How did you know ..

That depth was figured

You who looked tired

You who were ill

Not once did 

You make us feel

run of the mill

All I can do is join my hands

And thank you again , 

Mother...

For having been there 

As sure as the sun and the rain