Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day of nineteen ninety nine; ‘Twas the forty-second birthday of mine! A day, I cannot forget in my life! My first book of poems published ’midst strife. Eight months’ poetic work came to lime-light! My Pen’s struggle got covered with delight; It started like India’s Pokhran Blast! And ended with a fine finish at last. I have joined the band of Poets today! A proud Indian Poet, I should say; Stunning array of poems, I display; My heart pounds with music and is gay. Just a sample of my poetic skill, Like a bolt from the Firmament, it fell; To my airy lute, loud tolls the Church bell; Every literary heart is full of thrill. A turning point in my career, perhaps; Stimulating my right Brain’s many gaps; This God-given Talent, I better use; In me, the world will see a mighty Muse! The happiest day in my life, I feel; My yester-years’ woes are put under seal; My Poesy had got off to a fine start; I’ve got to toil hard for my poet’s art.