(27th March 1990 / Singapore)

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A Symbolic Cousin (For My Cousin On Her 21st Birthday)

You are a wonderful friend,
A great companion too.
Sometimes a tiring journey wears a person out,
Strangely all that changes when I am around you.

At times we laugh together,
At times we cry too,
But all of it becomes worthwhile,
When I am around you.

A cousin only have you not been,
A beautiful symbol too.
Of motivation, hope and truth,
I hope you know that too.

A nice poem is not enough,
To express all I have to say.
But I just want you to know,
That for you I will always pray.

Now that you have attained the key,
A key to your next phase of life,
I wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
And a long blessed life.

Copyright © Christian Eliab Ratnam 2012
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Submitted: Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Edited: Wednesday, April 04, 2012


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  • Tara very irritated with PH injustice (6/4/2006 1:58:00 AM)

    A lovely tribute and finely constructed. Wouldn't be suprised if this one finds itself slightly amended onto a few birthday cards written by PH contributors.
    .... hope you sent it to her as an e-card! .

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  • Christian Eliab Ratnam (5/31/2006 10:34:00 AM)

    This poem is dedicated to my dearest cousin Joanne on her 21st birthday!

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