Aleesha

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEESHA

For 8 years I was an only child

Not wild but quite mild

I felt lonely and incomplete

A companion or sibling I wanted to meet

I prayed to God every night

And hoped my wish fulfill he might

To give me a little sister of my own

So that I may never feel alone

In God, mom told to have faith

To be patient and to wait

On republic day 1999, my wish came true

Into this world came my little sister, my babu

I was so excited and overjoyed

There was no longer any void

My happiness knew no bounds

As I listened to the cute bundle’s sounds

It was like I had a real life toy

Who I could feed, bathe and annoy

I was keen to take care of you and even wipe your drool

To play with you, I would rush home from school

On watching and entertaining you, I spent hours endless

Even as you cried and made a fuss on times countless

I eagerly waited for you to grow up soon

Even as a kid you always loved to play with a balloon

Our house was alive with your loud cries

They say you look like mom with your big eyes

Slowly as you started to walk and talk

You would follow me everywhere round the clock

You were chubby and a cute kid

And many naughty things you did

You would endlessly suck your thumb

And out of the play house very reluctantly come

Drinking milk you always tried to avoid

Numerous toys you have broken and destroyed

You grew up to be naughty and chatty

I always wonder if you’ll ever become a fatty

You are more than often disorganized and messy

Often wore ghagra on weekends and looked dressy

You paint, color and dance incredibly well

But you’re quite short tempered and loudly yell

Even though we often argue and fight

Soon after we forget and everything becomes alright

You really are one of a kind and a unique cartoon

And go completely mad in the monsoon

In your own thoughts you are often lost

You want things done your way at any cost

You’re a perfectionist at making creative stuff

You’re full of ideas and love doing it sure enough

You can’t seem to take decisions fast

I found someone who understands sarcasm at last

You desperately want a dog of your own

Your craze for blue makes us all groan

You are a slow eater and love junk food

And are a lot of fun when you’re in the mood

You sometimes act like a tube light

But mostly you’re interesting and a superb delight

I reminisce all our wonderful moments together

Hope we maintain this sisterhood and remain close forever

You are sweet, bubbly and really smart

I cherish you, my little sister, with all my heart!