Many happy returns of the day my love

Hi S.,

Wish you a wonderful birthday my love. May this be the best year of your life so far !! Following is the something i want to say before i present you the marriage certificate that you wanted !!

On your birthday,

I want to declare,

I love you very much,

And will always take your care!!

I take this day,

To say to the world,

With my Bappa as my witness,

And in presence of the five elements!!

That,

I will always love you,

in health and in sickness,

not just when you are happy,

but even when you are sad and in bed..

I might not give you,

All the wealth in the world,

But will ensure you get enough,

To never ask for more or feel insecure..

I won’ t say,

you will never ever cry,

But I definitely be there,

To make you smile..

I wont go and get you the moon,

But when you are sitting on the couch,

And ask me to,

I will get up and get you a spoon!!

I don’t say,

I will immerse you in diamonds,

But everyday I will help you,

in daily household chores,

Like washing utensils, ironing, cleaning floors,

And all such boring everyday works..

And if ever in any of the words I said above,

I manage to falter in carrying them out,

I certify this to you,

That by giving this registered certificate,

You can slap it on my face,

And remind it to me,

Whenever I try to deny, 

Any of my promises,
made in the above statements!!

Yours and always yours,

M.

A month of bliss!!

It’s a month now,

That a woman swept me off me feet..

Since i met my Angel,

Its been an amazing ride,

of excitement and peace..

The similarities are striking,

Between me and her,

Yet we both,

Are,

Individuals !!!

Still don’t believe it, Jaan,

It's been, just a bit over a month,

How soon has my world been,

Completely turned..

Like the invading flood,

Of a monsoon river in full flow,

You completely swamped me,

Made me warm, made me glow.

I can taste you,

I can inhale you,

I can feel you,

I can be you,

Jaan, I can actually see the entire future,

That I am gonna spend with you !

Never  had I expected,

That will be so in love,

Never did I feel,

That the world already possessed,

My gift from above!!

And finally you came,

My love...13^th of March 2011 is the date!

I saw you walk to me,

On the steps of a station,

That served the great Western railways!!

Oh, what an evening!!

The more I knew you,

The more we sat there;

The more we spoke,

The more I felt,

The more I laughed inside,

The more I was impressed,

The more I saw,

The more I loved those moments,

As

My one...

Finally... finally.. finally... presented herself.

As if a part of my soul

That was lost, was found

You made my life..

So full of fun... so full of sound 

( phone calls na :P )

Not that I was sad, when you weren’t there,

You know me, I don’t have time to despair,

But there was always a want,

That would flood my heart,

When will I call the one,

Who will only be mine,

My sweetheart !!

As always,

I want to thank you,

For being my love,

For being my life,

And just like the day,

I requested you to be my wife,

This day again, I propose,

Come, celebrate with me,

Our first sighting’s,

One month anniversary!!!

Sim.... my Love; Always and Ever!!

Its been 6 months now,

but still I miss you so much;

I wish I could have you back,

but I guess you are better off,

wherever you are at!!

You have taught me so much

in your own special ways,

about love and care,

about patience and pain!!

I can still see your eyes,

looking at me,

changing their expression;

depending on your moods and whims!!

You loved me,

in your own typical way,

that only the smell of food,

or your dread of me,

could ever sway

(oh and yes baths as well)

Cant blame your dread of me,

for I was still learning,

how to be patient,

or be more understanding!!

And although your (apparent) selfishness

pissed me off many times,

I realise those were your instincts,

guiding you and your actions alike!!

You were smart

and you had way better understanding than me;

I wish I was more patient

or could have more time to correct my guilt!!

Anyways all I could say

my sweet little Piloo today

I will always love you

and I really really miss you everyday...

To the best friend I never had..

Sim, Simudi, Simu, Piloo...Muaaaaaah

Cheers!!

....

Hmmm… I am bored..
to say the same thing again,
that this is the most significant birthday,
since the chain began!!!

So something new;
Maybe a bit of introspection,
on what’s the significance,
in my life of your presence.

When we first met,
or rather were aware of our presence,
I wasn’t very intrigued,
nor greatly charmed by the experience!!
(Was my usual stupid self of course)

But in my defence,
the stars weren’t really on my side either,
weren’t the best of times,
a miserable and messed up mind.

And then you breezed in..
with your Hyena smile and bubbling charm,
envy of any tooth paste model,
but for my hurt soul; a soothing balm!!

Since…….
We have come such a long way,
a shared orange, a bench and a class,
it seems like yesterday...

Took a yellow-black chariot;
adjoining the sea, by banks of holiness,
A toast sandwich, was it?
the first we shared???

Followed by a 5 stars’ neighboring deity,
A birthday made special,
with a gift of clothing and reds;
surprise of latter, spoiled by an useless attendant!!!
(That was fun... hehehehehee)

Started with a “car race”
followed by “you only”
Life cant be better than “less sugar”
even if we properly plan it.

Exams and studies,
of pohas and tea.
First visit,
unsurprisingly with minimal study..

Next junction (later a regular routine),
Holiest of holy places in the city,
A danav seating amongst spirituality,
Hmmm…
amazing conviction to make me.

Festival of lights,
celebrated with the coming of the prince!!
One of the precursors of merging,
by exchange of metallic things!!!
An occasion to celebrate,
in presence of seas and the lord’s name,
but blemished by misunderstandings,
Significantly proportionate.. (idiot)

Change of seasons,
and last digits of a regularly used detail,
Yet you made out time,
to congratulate both ourselves (nice)

The first birthday,
Sad, yet happy;
Although wasn’t involved anywhere,
yet your happiness was all that mattered that day.

Onwards to the counterpart,
Oh what a day!!!!
Though a waltz wouldn’t have killed;
yet the rest was much more than what I expected.

August for an august occasion,
Friendship celebrated,
A panda was a topping;
to a pearl’s happiness!!!

The second festival of lights,
came and went swift,
Significantly bringing with it,
A new dwelling as its gift..

And here we are at another of memory’s page,
an occasion to celebrate,
Maybe the last one together,
Coz not sure if you would remember me for the next!!
(Hehehehee.. some senti…)

So that was it,
A journey of a lifetime,
Highlights at the end of a game,
showing the most memorable of moments...
I am sure,
I forgot a few experiences,
You would want to add to this,
Or maybe think about them to say the very least...

It hasn’t been smooth sailing of course
Most of it, thanks to your stupidity (hehehee);
But I would live it again,
if God offered it to me!!

As much as I don’t want it to,
I think these words will merely remain,
A few years hence,
I am confident you will forget them..
I hope not.. I really don’t want it to,
But somehow I still feel the arrival of new,
would be given way,
by deleting the old few!!

No matter what; we live in the present,
and we shall celebrate in it as well,
Who know what future has in store,
so lets have a blast today!!!

As usual I might look bhangi,
and you the fairy princess,
Yet its still a match made in heavens,
for that’s how strong our friendship currently is...

In a few months, your course of life will completely change,
Finally united in love,
You will depart,
Saying farewell;
And Believe me.. I will be the most happiest,
My glowing princess in the arms of her prince,
Dark knight waving to you, i will salute your plane
Wishing you a very very very very happy life ahead..

Love has an example!!!

So finally it had to appear in this space..
An ode to my friends, in their first few special days..
And no, I aint tired of repeating it,
"That" was the one of “the” experiences!!!

I can still feel the buzz in me,
Contagious excitement;
Feel so feverish!!!
But I ain't complaining…
(In fact am loving it... heeehaaaa...)

I wanted to enjoy..
I wanted to rock..
God is my witness,
I enjoyed and I rocked!!!
Sounds silly..
but those are my true feelings,
not meant for anyone else,
just for my friends: Agie & Vivi Fernandes
(hehehehe got it in somehow)

Sometimes in life..
you come across occurrences;
a coincidence of gigantic proportions,
or just a para on Destiny’s pages..

whatever you may choose to call them,
those are moments in life,
when everything feels,
absolutely perfect.. exactly right..

(like your entire love story has been, culminating in the perfect marriage)

Yes I am drunk,
drunk in your happiness,
drunk in your love,
drunk in your nataks,
your whims, your crazy debates..
Frankly; even in my deliberations with myself,
I always wanted love to be proven;
wanted a true example to say:
"Love, still exists today.."

Honestly, I believed,
love died with our parents generation;
Love not desire,
as Fr. Saby said in his sermon.
I really thought it was actually dead,
But then “hope” comes calling,
through the occasion,
of your marriage..

By God I want this to succeed,
I want you to succeed;
maybe for my own selfish motives,
that I want you both, forever, as my buddies..

Kaala tika!!
Lest my own nazar should spoil this Afsana,
God bless you both my friends..
My dearest Agnello and my darling Viviana..

Finally as all have to give,
a piece of their mind;
mine may still be kaccha,
(am referring to my mind, Vivi, my mind only)
so accept it with some wine / whine..
(Maybe that tequila wine’s still in the system.. hehehehehe)

Hmm.. so Baba Patrie says:
(Nothing new actually)
Now, I feel, comes,
the most difficult part in a relationship,
Living together, with one another,
Learning unknown things about the other..
Some adjustments,
Some sacrifices,
Some give and take, (more of give and less of take always helps)
a lot of trust and lots and lots of faith..

I have complete faith in you both,
Coz I have seen both of you so close,
Yet “surprise” is not very hard to find,
in this world of continuously changing lifestyles..

In a marriage, love is never the problem..
its always the little niggles that make no sense,
and as lucky as you are to have each other;
there isn’t a simple heart-to-heart talk,
that can’t solve these headaches..

That’s it… I am done..
But I am still drunk..

God!! if only, any of the drinks,
could have such an intoxicating effect,
I wouldn’t mind being called a drunkard,
the new Dev D, singing Emotional Atyachaar everywhere!!!
(It’s a song in the movie Dev D.. just in case)

So finally this ode ends..
And once again I wish you the very best!!
God bless you!!!
Hope I can find someone soon,
so we can double date… what say?? heeehaaaa

See ya soon lovers…

A Story.....

A story....

No... this aint a fairy tale,
coz they never happen;
Neither is this a soap opera;
nor a multi starrer;
it aint a prehistoric epic;
a futuristic adventure;
or any of recent sleazy flicks;
neither short films with experimental theatrics.

This is a Journey,
a journey we want you to join us in,
in celebrating, enjoying, rejoicing;
of a few endings and a new beginning!!!



Take 1
We start with a jolly young boy;
misspelled Angel;
Ambition and big dreams;
An innocent heart,
an ideal kid,
most parents would ask.

Playing football;
Dancing when occasion called;
Altar boy;
Dreamt of becoming successful and well off.



Take 2
An innocent simple girl;
Vivaciousness personified, with a calm face,
nurtured under protective guidance,
A beauty blooming,
full of charm and grace.

Studious, homely,
obedient, dutiful,
happy with what she is,
untouched by needs of becoming,
what her morally corrupt peers dreamt of being.



Take 3
St. Blaise,
the patron saint of Wild animals!!!
what's he doing here ???
in this tale of innocent mortals?

Oh yes.. yes yes..
he plays a very important indeed;
as this story happens,
in his anointed house, his dwelling.

Animals,
some wild, some tame,
were abled and trained
building their futures, dreams,
lives & relationships at this place.

In his house,
these two halves met.
An extrovert,
with care at his feet;
The other confident,
yet keeping her advice to herself.

On these hallowed grounds,
they befriended,
realised,
they were meant,
to be more than friends!!!

Destiny had decided,
exactly what the other needed;
and who can deny her,
if she says;
even hell freezes!!!



Take 4
Yet its never is, as easy as it seems,
Destiny likes to play her own cards;
Between come Oceans and responsibilities,
ambitions to be fulfilled by selfless hearts!!

Restless;
they endured where many fail,
surviving those days;
they made it together,
without any scars or scares.

At times patience din't feel like a virtue;
Tears and complaints;
Misery and pain;
All seemed to be winning against,
Patience's feeble solace.
Love had to bear,
a seat next to sadness,
and all seemed a distant dream,
that felt like a never ending nightmare!!!

Yet they pulled through,
responsible and mature,
love's victory,
never looked sweeter than their example.

Overcoming all odds;
fulfilling ambitions;
attending responsibilities;
theirs was a wonderful triumph,
a beautiful victory;
of Love over Excuses.

Even fairy tales would now,
start to dread,
that true tales are beginning,
to have endings with
"Lived happily ever after" in them!!!



Take5
Now what could be next??
well did you think, this was the end?
Oh no, you are so wrong,
here starts,
a new beginning, my friend.

The two main leads,
Viviana and Agnel;
in a well decked, furnished cruise,
on the banks of matrimony,
they wait to set sail.

They need a push,
along with your blessings and love,
to start this next stage,
of an interesting journey
that now you have become part of.

The venue:
St. Blaise church.
January 04th 2009.
please join them,
to partake their celebration!!!

We want you to be there,
with your family and friends,
to celebrate their union,
their love, their final triumph,
over distance, oceans and continents

Back to old days

It was like destiny trying,
to play spoilsport;
How can a message not reach,
when all others manage to come home?

Another day of frustration,
irritation and anger, I thought,
Oh! why did things come to this,
I really know not?

But I had made up mind,
today would be different;
No matter my irritation,
I will not lose my temper.

Waited on a newly constructed way,
for almost an hour,
as usual you were late,
as usual bus stop was my friend.

No response to calls,
No answer to any message;
Shut up!!! Frustration,
Today you aint gonna be allowed,
to creep in anywhere.

And then alas in a chariot,
yellow and black;
you come, as if hurriedly dressed,
unkempt hair and not your usual well kept self.

Not bad.. though not bad did you look,
Yet some evidence of useless pursuits,
seemed to adorn,
your facial outlook.

A gift… hmmm,
What an expression!!!
Your dazzling 32’s,
giving the gift a matching combination..

Wanted it to be surrounded,
in a place, we first met;
but your boring adventures with new friends,
overshadowed all emotional attachment.

So a new place,
for first time explored;
coupled with your favorite past time,
sure to make you happy without fail.

A banana sacrificed,
to make you feel in heaven;
A latte… yuk,
not a hint of sugar, though, the place, "Magnificent!!!"

Capturing you,
in your various moods;
A past time unlike any,
for your histrionics, to be let loose.

An animal and martial arts!!
to top that as cartoon,
Nice for a change, I say,
A rare similarity in our choices,
so who am I to complain?

A great success;
Overall it was wonderful,
I think we had rocking time,
Credit goes to me, you can accept !!

But frankly,
After a long long time,
I think my lost friend,
was finally by my side..

Hardly any time,
Before we shall be oceans apart;
so I want it to be the happiest time between us,
God knows if you would even remember, once you are so far!!

Remember what I have said,
Build a spare room for me,
keep it well furnished,
with things that suit my personality.

Locate it in a nice place,
And send me first class tickets;
And ask the cook to learn some good dishes,
(heeheheehehee, I just liked this line so much)
And ask the cook to learn some good dishes,
So that I shouldn’t feel any kami!!

Learn driving, so that you can chauffer me around,
And make some beautiful friends,
So that when I come there,
with them I can hang out..

Yeah, I might spare some time for you too,
You don’t have to beg,
After all you know who you are
You are my………………….