With A Child A Mother is Born

(Saw this caption in one of the Johnsons' Baby ads, and it inspired this poem ..)
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'Positive' in clear and blue it says..
Take a deep breath and the mind sways..

With a smile,nod and a wink..
You say to him, 'Its what we think!"

Smiles,pauses and cheeks change hue..
So when is the 'bundle of joy', due?

Tests, checks and routine scans,
Excited moms, dads and grans..

Do this, don't do that,take care..
Stress,weights,fatigue - don't you dare!


Eat good, think good and rest well,
Its for the baby , not you, they tell..

Slowly there is this small little bump,
Feeling it, the heart does a jump!


The day of the first ultrasound,
A tiny form , both watch spellbound..

A life within, a flickering heartbeat,
A wonder, a miracle or nature's feat?

The baby within occupies your mind,
feeling it inside, you relax and unwind.

Tiny feet,tiny hands, baby sounds,baby smells
Upon all this and more, your mind now dwells.

The time comes close to end all longings,
And thus the labor of love begins.

Through the pain,whats the drive all along?
To meet you my little one, is all I long.

With all your might, one last try,
Exhausted but relieved, you hear it cry..

My Angel, my life now you will adorn,
And With the Child, a Mother is born.

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(Motherhood is a rebirth - so true!)

A Piece of Swiss

Coming from a service oriented marathi family, I would have only dreamt of going to the Swiss country some day.
And thanks to I.T. - my dream came true pretty early, and not once, but twice! (and if the devine forces permit, might come true a couple of more times)

I don't really remember dreaming of going Swiss.Though the wishful thinking of " I want to see the world on my own once .." was always there.

Been there, seen stuff, I can say its really a dream come true!
Many must have dreamt of being in a land so pure and lush and exhilarating that one feels surreal.
Abundance of nature - talk about it!

I had dreamt of sparkling blue waters, snow covered mountains, lush green landscapes, multi-hued blossoms,thick pine forests,wooden cottages, acres and acres of greenery, cruises which offer panoramic views everywhere,as you lie down on deck drenched in sun!
I had these flashes for years - after watching a movie, or a Discovery channel special, or after flicking through a travel magzine.
I had marveled at lands so beautiful, waters so clear, skies so spotless.
And when I saw them for real, I still marveled at them.

What makes a trip unforgettable?
Its the experience, its the company, the memories.
This trip to Swiss scored a perfect tenner on all these.
Experience - amazing - the food, the stay, the travel, the sights, the scenic beauty - everything was just spot on!
Company - who else but the companion for life? Can it get any better? :)
Memories - When you shut your eyes and think back of the time you had, you know its something you will recall to make yourself happy and cheerful.Unblemished, unspoilt feeling of bliss, contentment and peace - isn't this a rareity these days?Swiss memories of this trip is my very own "Raindrops on Roses .." song! :)

Is Swiss the most beautiful place on earth - may be not.
There are other places beautiful in their own right.
There are places which are beautiful for some people for their own private reasons.
Beauty is not always grand, not always pure, not always to do with mother nature.Its relative. As wise people have said, it lies in the eyes of the beholder. Its depends on the frame of mind.

I had already seen Swiss, but this trip revealed something more peaceful and deeper.
Was it my state of mind that made Swiss look so good, or was it Swiss that made me feel so good?
Can be anything ..
Is Swiss a a piece of heaven? For me - yes it will be - now onwards.