She was new to the community,
But no one cared much as
Many of us were living from ages there,
Bonded with each other, lost in our routines,
So not really bothered of her presence
Whatsoever!!
She wanted to mingle so
Started moving swiftly in the crowd,
Yet it wasn’t much of a success,
As one could clearly
Sense her being over conscious
And slightly uncomfortable each time
She opened her mouth!!
We Indians, being in a foreign country
Have the tendency
To leave our marks not in the
Professional side,
But even otherwise!!
Living in communities,
Favoring each other on all fronts,
And celebrating all festivals are
Few things, we don’t miss at all!!
After she moved in, it was her first Holi
On the foreign soil..
Her enthusiasm, her creativity
And putting her best to participation,
Took everyone’s joys to next level..
Clearly now she was noticed, well accepted
And well liked by everyone!!
Her first Holi and I still remember,
She came in, wished everyone,
Played colors, cracked jokes,
Burst into laughter with remaining,
And soon was one of us..
The time gap was filled!
She then asked when was Diwali
And how do we celebrate it here?
She initiated for Eid celebration
And made it a memorable one for us!!
She is our very dear friend Farida..
Only when you know her,
You learn great deal of things in life,
Her principles are not just modern
But teaches us to respect every human..
I have utter love and respect for her
For being one of a kind..
-Santwana Neeraj