since you've been gone, avvi

What a year it's been ...

A roller coaster ride to say the least.

From starting grad school, to Africa, to India,

And enjoying my brother's wedding feast :)

I looked deep into the eyes of Nala across the plains of Serengeti

I traveled across Africa galore,

And  blessed  i am - Asante sana, life,

I wished I could've shared with amba of what this summer's had in store.

What's more than a wonderful time in Africa

Was my brother's grand wedding and what I'm sure

Is there is no one in the world I respect than my dear Arti,

Who like my dear Shubs is so true and so pure.

To such an extent she reminds me of my dear avvi,

To such an extent I cannot explain,

That all I can think of is how avvi would have

reacted at her first grandson's wedding,

How she would've celebrated as Shyam and Arti walked together

Down the lane.

I can just imagine my brother's reaction,

She's still with us, he'll say

Of this I need no guarantee,

I pray she's watching us everyday.

I started this with the intent of writing about

Life anew

And all I can think about Amba, is you,

All this proves to me is that all things said and done

That you will be with us forever

That you'll paint our each day with new hues.

We love you and miss you dearly.

We hope you're happy wherever you are,

We hope each day we do our best to make you proud,

You're with us each passing minute, your love and encouraging words,

Never far.

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