A Golden Jubilee Reunion

Ranbir Laishram
A reunion -  A learned mob !
Convergence of intellectuals
All over the globe
At the far end of life's journey, unbreached
Throbbing with life
Standing tall on our golden boots.
But my fellowmen, beloved !
We need not the riches, most-coveted.
But a bucket of wisdom and sacrifice
To understand life, it'd suffice.
No to expectations - we were taught
Only for service, love and forgiveness we fought
The realities of life as we are
At this point of time and place, sober.
Now the truth's here, vivid and clear
Trudge on whether foul or fair.
Your hearts may have a deep crevice
Dug by pain,sorrow and vice.
But maturity and age - our sturdy weapons
Has made us endure all seasons
That, behind the shadow of destiny and grief,
Hidden are smiles though brief.
That we left our baggage heavy
Of past memories and grudges messy.
Time and destiny has adorned us
With many laurels in varied hues.
This shrine that we dwelt many a year,
Its walls still echoing our mirth, our grandeur.
Some left our nest,
To fly far and wide, they gave their best.
Destiny has dragged us, nevertheless
For this tryst, after years countless.
This lovely family has lost some members
They've reached Heaven earlier in a slumber.
Another reality of life!
It'll continue as long as we're alive.
However, God has blessed us all
With a life unique on its own.
Let us nurture it, let us foster it.
Let us live this 'moment', called life
Making it meaningful, not a torment.
For, what destiny has in store
Only the  Almighty knows...