Happy Birthday Bindu

Sometimes, an angel enters your life, With the cheer of the morning sunlight, When birds begin to fly across the blue horizon, When pink roses glow in the gracious golden light. That's how Bindu entered my classroom, A charming, petite young lady, With the spring of a sprightly school girl, To learn the style of Mohiniattam. Though I was Bindu's teacher, I could never play the role of a strict teacher. She brought such cheer into the classroom With her bubbly laughter, With the melody of cheerful bird songs. That each day in classroom became Like days of blessing and grace of God! Together, we danced with such merriment. My teaching and her learning, Like a forest full of tall green trees Filled with coloured wild flowers. Movements of exquisite dance, Moments of pure joy! Though you live in a different city now, I recall the days of bonding with you, With much happiness! Happy birthday, dearest Bindu! With lots of love, Your teacher, Geeta