DesiReflections

Today I had occasion to go on a picnic to a resort somewhere near Virar a far remote suburb of Mumbai. Mumbai is a very mod cosmopolitan city which is capable of giving tough fight to any other cosmo anywhere on earth.But if you just drive only 30 miles away you will suddenly feel that the places just outside the periphery of this great cosmo is devoid of the material prosperity as well as developments took place. But first thing first. The picnic was organised by Senior Citizen' Brotherhood of Lokhandwala (though there are more active sisters in the organisation than brothers). My initial apprehension, before joining, was Oh! aged people may be a boring experience. The more I saw them closely, I found their energy level is at par with any young person, their sense of humor, networking, bonding as well as concern towards each other is really praiseworthy. Children of most of them are well settled and have gone abroad in search of much greener pasture. Instead of feeling bad about ...

This is to thank you for being by side For comforting and caring when I was all confused inside. This is for the phone calls you make every day Just to tell me “I love you” every minute of the day. The way you take my hand in yours For all the world to see That this is the man Who is most special to me. You always seem to know When I need a hug, kiss or smile… You never cease to amaze me When you say, “I'm here…let's talk for a while.” In almost three decades past we've had our share Of ups and downs and problems galore But you are the one who remained at my side Never thinking of walking out the door. I adore the way you tell me, “You are my forever best friend,” I love the way I believe in you… And that you will be there till the end. Thank you for all the time you give me And for saying, “It's never enough…” Thank you for listening as I ramble on… When things become rather tough. We are in the best years of our lives Thirty four years on our journey together I want t...