Thursday, 2 August 2012

Happy Raksha Bandhan

I grew up holding your hands
Oblivious of the surroundings..
My world was confined around you 
Obeying your mischievous errands..

I blindly followed you
Though mostly led to trouble..
With you by my side, felt as if 
I can win all battle..

We fought, we patched,
We were the worst of foes
And the best of friends..

As I grew, you protected me..
Like a father you cared..
Like friends we shared..

After Dad you silently took his place
And tried to fill the vacuum..
And you still treat me as a child 
Forget not, I am myself a mum..

I know I will always be
That little sister for you..
And you will always be 
My macho hero, bro..

On this special day 
Remembering and longing for you..
May all sisters be blessed with a brother like you..

Happy Rakhi Borda..
Love you and miss you always..

40 comments:

  1. Beautiful. Beyond words. We never had a girl in our family for the past 60 years. We miss her.

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  2. Very beautiful poem...Happy Raksha Bandhan

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  3. you fill my eyes with tears...no words.

    Anonyel

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    1. This relation is such that it moisten the eyes..Thanks Anonyel for your wonderful words..

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  4. A very beautiful thread of heartfelt words... Happy Raksha Bandhan :)

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  5. Very beautiful poem of Raksha Bandhan from a sister to her brother.
    Wish you Happy Raksha Bandhan

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    1. Thanks SVS..Happy Raksha Bandhan to you too..

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  6. Very nicely written. "After Dad you silently took his place.... "This speaks volumes. Touching.

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  7. Heartfelt poem Ranita. Happy Raksh bandhan to you :)

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    1. Thanks Ghazala..Happy Raksha Bandhan to you too..

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  8. Like a father you cared..
    Like friends we shared....such lovely lines.....grt work

    happy raksha bandhan :)

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    1. Thanks Saikat and Happy Raksha Bandhan to you too..

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  9. Lovely....very well penned, Ranita:)

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  10. first time here....nice blog!

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    1. Thanks Ashok for liking..do keep visiting..

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  11. lovely lines..i ditto saikat :)

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  12. This is such a beautiful, touching heartfelt poem. You have a gift for words, Ranita.

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    1. Thanks Kay for visiting..its only inspiration for senior bloggers like u..glad that u liked..

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  13. Your Blog is cute ♥
    If you have time you can also check out my blog,
    I just shared Buck the Bank Holiday I would love to hear your comment about the shoes.. Thanks Dear

    XOXOXO

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  14. My first time here too as I wanted to thank you for your very nice comment on my blog and for becoming a friend. I have done the same here. Your blog is wonderful and I thought this tribute in words to your brother was sweet and marvelous at the same time. So nice to meet you Ranita and I look forward to coming back.

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  15. Beautiful. I have a younger brother who makes fun of my poems but when he came to US for his BS, I wrote a poem for him and he wept after reading it. Your poem reminds me of that. Very touchy!

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  16. So cute and beautiful!
    I enjoyed reading your poetry! deeply poured with love!
    Best wishes to you and ur brother :)

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  17. Too bad here's no like button cause i love it :)

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