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Vidya Vijayan

UST Global Campus

The Happiness Cloud

Together, we breathed and swayed around, with utmost care,

Down the memory lane, the journey was miraculous,

Two hearts beating in unison, two minds anxiously awaiting,

Lost in thoughts though, about the life altering moment,

Waves of anxiety intensifying, brought me back to reality.

 

 

And the day had arrived, it's exuberance lasting for an eternity.

Those gentle eyes opening to a world so strange and complex,

Incredible and splendid, snowflakes of joy flared into the air. 

Never have I seen a single moment, even remotely beautiful,

Overwhelmed, the tears of joy found its way down the cheeks.

 

 

The strain, exhaustion and the plethora of worries are history,

Wonderment of this instance is worth all the pain and agony,

A new life - a tiny bundle of bliss, the choicest blessing ever,

A part of me, she was and now those little eyes blinking back,

Miracle it is, nothing less than that, awe inspiring moment!

 

A while ago, the naïve self had thought, - Life was about ambitions!

Visualized oneself draped in the colours of success, glory and pride,

Yearned and strived for hours on end, perseverance indeed,

Kept dreaming about staying in the spotlight and tried-

To find meaning to the mere existence and call it "life"!

 

There came an instance, threatening the career prospects ahead,

Stress peaked and uncertainty crawled in with its venomous sting,

Staggered under the heaviness of a few dreams that shattered,

Ever so hard the mind did try, to remain calm and composed,

It hit harder and stabbed a bit inside, as hope started fading away!

 

A gentle chuckle from behind, ‘ba..ba..’ mumbled a tiny voice,

A smile found its way to my face, and warmth filled my heart,

Looked up once to see the moments of revelations unveiling itself,

Everywhere else it is replaceable, my existence in here, 

Except for my little one, the bundle of happiness crawling around.

 

The times, spend for passion and money are good, satisfactory too.

But, the time to hold our family close, necessity is for those moments.

Indispensable as well, to share some fun, laughter and thoughts,

To let go of the emotional baggage and feel a bit lighter inside,

Making the memories sweeter, as long as the happiness cloud stays!