It was in the winter of 1999
When you entered our family of three
As a chubby, rosy but silly baby
An adorable addition to our bloodline
The first time I held you
I knew you were trouble
Your mischievous eyes stared into mine
And I knew I was stuck with you
Until the end of time
You soon turned a dramatic eight
And my constant source of annoyance
Always following me and my playmate
Making funny faces in defiance
You then entered your teens
While I was at university, trying to adult
Our bond shifted like gears of machines
And we struck chords of deep friendship
We began to confide our secrets anew
I shared my successes and failures
For you to learn and take the easier way
As I was concerned of any troubles
Big or small, befalling you
We went on long drives
Blasting off music, heading to our favorite beach
Shared a liking to each other’s favorite snacks
And had laughs over chai and stories of heartbreaks
Amidst all this, I didn’t notice you grow up
It seems so soon and unreal
That you’re teenage years are up
But proud I am for real
To see the woman in you, my dear
Who’s blossoming, beautiful and kind
And wise and passionate about life
Stay the way you are
Unless change is for the good
Guard yourself like a treasure
Against any folly or evil misunderstood
Happy birthday to you
My sister, my confidante
May you have many more
Days filled with light, not blue.
Being An Eccentric 