Li'l sister

You've walked a long distance,
Traveled miles and faced umpteen obstacles.
Sometimes you've found reasons to rejoice,
Other times tripped over stones and pebbles.


Whatever it may be, wherever it may be,
You've taken things in your stride.
You've pushed yourself to limits-with or without me.
For you've never lost hope-swam across the tide.


Life's been a roller-coaster ride for you,
For you have faced ups and downs in recent past.
You've been put off by people-loneliness to surpass,
And left with a bag full of emotions-like no one ever has.


On this day, I speak to you li'l sister,
I congratulate you for making it this far.
I wish you walk many a miles, like this and even more,
Wish you get what you've always wanted-contentment ashore!
*Dedicated to Urmika Rai.

-Rahul Atrishi