Dear Lakshmi Chithi, Many Happy Returns

Poem dedicated to my very dear aunt in Chicago for her birthday today:

Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns

Defined by your kindness

Possessing a heart of gold

And no, you aren’t old

Just very experienced

Well, consider me honoured

To have such a caring aunt

Your generosity, hard to beat!

Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns

Your family, a metaphor for happiness

Sridhar Chitappa, ever affable

Nithya, so sociable

Nikhil, a bit reticent, yet sweet

You people, amongst the best!!

Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns

We’ve shared many beautiful memories

My sixteenth birthday treat

Our first Chicago visit

The Breeze Lounge dinner

And best of all, the 2019 summer

In particular, the Wimbledon camping

Without you, many a trip is nothing!!

Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns

May this be one of your best birthdays

Time to turn the clock back

And do all that you deeply like

No better time for a party

May you and your hubby dance away

Throwing all worries aside

You’re in for a fabulous ride!!

Dear Lakshmi Chithi, many happy returns

Around the corner, exciting times

Here’s hoping we’ll see you soon

Keep your sweet smile on

Once again, a very very happy birthday

Do enjoy the day!!