Happy Birthday

When my cries were unheeded
you lent your ears for me
you touched the lives of many in need
a valiant hero, indeed

When i was desolated
in durance of despair
you breathed a new lease of life
into me

when i opened my eyes
you were there for me
there you got hold of me
my life made sense to me

When you came into
my life
what good did i do
deserving to be in your care 

As the gentle breeze
soothes the soul
so did you
as good as a gentleman
charismatic, witty and cheerful

You stand there like
a beacon of light
shining around
polishing my future

When i look back at you
how previleged i am
I bow down to touch your feet
and that what a great blessing, awe-inspiring you are!!!

On a Cloudy Bangalore...

As I was drifted along the lane

The murals of wildlife provoked me

In vague, I was carried away

As the horizons of concrete jungles unfolding

The heartland of woodlands disappeared.

The Eagles hovered over far away

So did my mind!

As all walks of life passes off

A cultural haven I came across!

Who knows what lies ahead

No one can predict what's in store

If the life romps ahead

Only it has to bash on!

As the vagaries of summer transient

Let the soil smell permeate everywhere

I am afraid as to what's next

Let it chill my heart setting in.

As an expressive, beautiful face emerged

The flyover cut me off

As if the life throws tantrums

In humdrums.

Eucalyptus flowers spread their pollens

Like the yellow flakes to tread upon

Soothing my soul with joice

When the wheelbarrow moved on

My slumbers are short-lived.

The skies are overcast

Dark clouds sorrounding me

Let the showers anoint me with heavenly blessings

Monsoon, here we come!.

Preedip Balaji B.

DRTC, ISI-BC