So that another could hold our hand

"God gave us five fingers -
and left a gap in between each finger..."
so another could put his fingers there -
and hold us entwined closely to his heart...

Those were the comforting words i read -
and i do feel that it's absolutely true...
for God gave us fingers to pick up things -
and hold on to them, poke them or hook them...

But the most comforting use of our little fingers
is to speak the language of love:
we could give our pets a loving stroke -
or run our fingers lovingly through his hair...

One little finger on the lips could put an end to a dispute -
a thumbs up shows all's well, another little finger could brush away a tear...
but the most comforting feeling is to have someone hold our hand -
when we are sick, or in trouble, or alone in the dark...
when the whole world is on the other side, sniggering -
and we are left standing alone against the fury of the storm...

It is then that one yearns to feel the warmth and comfort -
of another five strong fingers intertwined around ours...

A mother's love knows no boundaries

The love of a mother for her child -
knows no boundaries...
for it can scale the highest mountain -
and scour the deepest seas...

A mother would not forget her duty -
to love, provide for, and protect her child...
for there is this unbreakable bond -
that binds her child forever to her...

So, come rain or shine,
mum's always there...
to share in all your joy -
and shoo away all your troubles...

I've not forgotten my roots

No, i've never forgotten my roots -
my ancestors, my family, my relatives, my friends...
i may have chosen the road less trodden in life -
but i've always kept my roots and my loved ones in view...
i've gone through the process of growing up with my fears -
but growing older has made me see a little farther...
try a little harder and made me grow out of those fears
that had plagued me all my life: the fear of failure...

Now there is no turning back the clock -
no second thoughts, no retracing my own footsteps...
for there are things in life that one can change -
and other things in ones life that cannot be changed...
there are things that are beautiful and innocent in ones past -
that can never be retrieved, once the innocence is gone with the past...
and now that i've come to the last quarter of my life -
in what seems like the blink of an eye 58 years have gone by:

There is nothing in the past that i should regret not doing -
and a lot more for the future that i need to do before i call it a day...

Just show a little kindness

When someone is down and out -
don't leave him in the dumps...
what he really needs is -
just some caring and sharing...
When someone is feeling sick at heart -
don't ever tell him to just forget...
for if he can so easily forget,
he wouldn't have been sick in the heart...
When someone is feeling sad and blue -
just show him a little kindness...
for that may well be just what he needs -
to get himself out of the blues...
Just show a little kindness -
it's the least thing you could do...
just by showing a little kindness -
and you would have gone a long, long way with him...

Taking a break

Remember to always take a break:
when the going's tough -
just take a break,
when things get tougher -
all the more reason to take a break;
and when things are going just great -
still, take a break:
one's a booster; the other's a 'retainer' -
one's to jack you up, sky high;
the other's to hold your floating feet, firmly to the ground!

So, i'll always find time to just take a break -
so that yesterday's sorrow will never be sadder,
today's chores will even seem lighter,
and tomorrow's hopes will glow much brighter...

I am what I am

I love my life -
'coz you are in it...
i love the simple things in life -
'coz you showed me how...
i love the beauty in nature -
'coz you taught me how...
and i love to drive around the countryside -
coz you love it too...

I've always strived to be what i want to be -
fighting against the odds...
i've always wanted to uphold the truth -
no matter what the cost...
i've always been all all alone -
for trying to not trade in my principles,
for something inferior, something less...
not wanting to throw in the towel -
and give up what i believe is true and right...

Now i believe what i do is just and right -
'coz you believe in me and trust what i'm doing...
now i know i can be what i am - and need not conform -
'coz you've always loved me for what i am, not what i should be...

A friend who's selfless, steadfast and fair

I've got a great friend who is Heaven-sent:
selfless, steadfast and very, very fair - that's him,
friendly, caring, and generous to no end - that's also him,
determined, courageous and full of energy - that's definitely him!
... so God sent me this friend - to help me find my way in life -
God sent me this friend - that i may find:
happiness in my heart, peace in my soul...;
God gave me this pillar of strength:
that i may learn to be brave -
and, like him, have the heart of a lion...
in everything that i do - big or small -
my pillar of strength, should things go wrong...