12 years of married bliss

Life has indeed been a journey in every sense of the term.It took a dramatic turn in 1996 when marriage happened out of the blue.And with it came a sequence of events which would change my life forever, for the better.But the reason for this blog is not to delve into details, thats perhaps for a bit later.I completed 12 years of marriage to my beautiful wife, Anuradha, yesterday, 27th June. And on the occasion I received a priceless gift from her which I quickly thought of making part of my blog. So here goes....

An ode for the first dozen
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Twelve years - a dozen,
Many valleys, many Heavens.

Beginning in blight at the very sight,
but gladly a baby born to hold us tight.

Starting alone was a dream ; a hope,
with only God to keep us afloat.

Fighting and hurting, holding and caressing,
Just a way of life, to fill the time with many a spice.

Loving inside but seeing no hope outside,
life with you has been a ride!
but in one word - worth a while.

One dozen gone,
many more dozens to come,
a gift of diamonds from you,
but from me none.

But dont mistake my bare hands.
As a heart full of love beats inside,
praying forever and thanking God for giving you as a partner beside.

--
Anuradha Harish