"Personal Effects"

"Ho Kajjal Da Ki Pawana

Keh Jera Athru Wagan Rurr Jawey

Kach Da Key Pehnana

Jera Thece Lagey Tutt Jawey

Rung Da Key Lawaran

Keh Jera Boond Pawey Khurr Jawey

Aashiq Noo Key Marnaan

Keh Jera Jherik Dawey Mar Jawey"

Hi everyone,

I have got two eyes that see plenty, that observe plenty, that look away plenty, that dream plenty, that get teary plenty! I have got two legs that walk the walk of life, that walk me in and out of trouble, that walk me away from sadness, that walked me this far in life!

I have got two hands that have washed a number of babies, that have always handled everything and everyone with care, that have washed countless dishes, that have shaped many lives, that have saluted the courageous, that have applauded the kindness, that have washed them off of terrible relationships!

I have got a heart that loves, that gives, that forgives, that hates, that hurts, that doesn't give up, that never gets exploited! I have an attitude that doesn't give a hoot, that has no bars held, that gives back what it receives, that only surrenders to elders, that turns out to be my biggest asset!

I have got a roof over my head that shelters, that provides security to my insecurities, that holds my four walls of protection together. I have a home that has a revolving door, that welcomes everyone, that never tells anyone to leave, that speaks in different languages! 

I have got friends who adore me, who fight over me, who console me, who stand with me, who stand by me, who wipe my tears, who appease as well as dote on me. I have six children who are trying their utmost to live my dreams, who give me plenty to wake up to every single morning, who outsource my charm, who solicit my cooking!

I have got a game changer of a husband who often throws me curveballs (knowing very well that I would catch every single one), who perhaps is the kindest man around, who has never failed me, who has total confidence in me, who challenges my tenacity 24/7!

I have got a mind that goes places it doesn't need to, that knows no jurisdiction, that can play hide and go seek with me when desires, that provides me justification for anything and everything I do!

However, I still have plenty to cross off my bucket list. I have the inevitable to accept, I have tears to hold back, I have to make steps count (no Fitbit), I have denials to face, I have dreams to bury, I have intuitions to prove wrong, I have fifty pounds to lose, I have underdogs to cheer, I have miles to walk, I have relationships to mend, I have relationships to let go, I have kindness to brush up, I have pain to absorb, I have joys to absorb, I have wit to sharpen, I have plenty to learn, I have plenty to teach, I have fears to overcome, I have to find people to look up to, I have to refrain from looking down, I have the world to see with foreign eyes! 

Much love,

Shehla