Soulful Ramblings

This is a lovely poem that my colleague and mentor Vivek made for me on the day of my engagement. Why does everybody seem to be jumping up and down? It’s all about the engagement party that’s the talk of the town, When Amruta's and her best dude’s paths shall unite forever, Overcoming mortally inflicted strains on the mind, heart and liver. Hey Amruta and Pratik, take a bow! A lifetime of happiness awaits you now, Along with the sunshine, there’s bound to be rain, Dance and be merry, smile thru’ the pain. Meanwhile at the party, your guests will be thrilled, They'll relish the feast, their expectations fulfilled, While witnessing the coming together of two great souls, In a wonderful relationship that’s not punctured with holes.

I penned this letter to my Dad a few months after he passed away. Here goes… It has been 8 months since you left but I still can't bring myself to accept the fact that you are gone forever. Everyday I think of ways of how I can bring you back. It makes me want to scream when I realize that it is not possible. All I end up doing is cry till my eyes hurt. When you left, you took a part of me with you. Nobody and nothing can ever fill the void left in my heart by your loss. I am sorry for not telling you each day how much I loved you. Sometimes, I used to wonder if you had superpowers because you somehow managed to do the most impossible tasks with utmost ease. All of this just to bring a smile on my face. You played multiple roles - best drinking buddy, most patient shopping & day-out partner. This is why I called you my Superman and you shall always continue to remain my hero. Although I can no longer see you, I can still feel you guiding and supporting me in my...