Beloved Shivani,

You and I have no language common

Since thirty five days ago you were born;

And that you have a different jargon,

Which in my childhood I did learn;

So here what I do pen

Will be to you unknown;

But in later years of growth you

Will know very much how

Your grandma and myself

Were concerned about yourself

And how immensely did we love you.

***

When you gradually pick up strength,

Our longevity will decline in length,

And when you speak to us in words,

We will falter in our speech

With missing words.

We are sure you will us cherish,

Even after we perish;

Years after years will bring you cheers

And every New Year, you’ll hear

From us GOOD WISHES until we are here.

***

RAMARAO SARIPALLI

January 1, 2001

#Chatrapur, Orissa, India.

Note  Shivani was born in California (USA) on November 27, 2000.

to my daughter Jayalaxmi and son-in-law Viswanath.

On the occasion of her 9th birthday falling on 27th November 2008

the following epilogue is a message of greetings to this cute child.

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EPILOGUE

Shivani! We enjoyed your love

Ever since you are born

Today is your 9th birth day

We wish you fun and joy

Everyday till your centenary birth day

With your grand children

Like us sharing with you fun.

***

Rama Rao Saripalli

# Chatrapur, Orissa, India

November 28, 2008.