When a couple of weeks ago you heard from your mentor: "We're so glad to have you as part of this family"...
... And after lunchtime yesterday you've heard from her husband: "You know you're like a child to us"...
... When in the afternoon one of the senior committee members of the senior citizen welfare organization you work for ('Ashvasan') comes to you with such a 'gift' to be published on the foundation's newsletter...
... Then you are just thankfull, emotioned and feeling gratified, and any little trouble is automatically erased (again life is answering the slightest of my feelings of doubt with no delay)...
... And you just know you have to share it with your loved ones.
I had no words. I just cried and cried while she read it out loud.....................
SONNET & ACROSTICS
GAL RAQUEL LEMOS
Glamour and youth entered Ashvasan with your arrival
Amidst all of us veterans
Lofty, loving thoughts of the young will be incorporated with your presence
Robust and radiant your looks and your dancing ability immaculate
Always a smile on your face
Quietly you accomplish your work to perfection
Under the protective canopy of Ashvasan
Energizing your activities and experiences
Lasting love and affection, we shower on you
Loving tales of Portugal and its life there you’ve told us
Eager we are to learn more about your country
Marvel, we do at your ability to learn and absorb
Older people like us welcome you in our midst
Sweet and simple person like you can definitely teach us a thing or two
By Indu Subramaniam
24.09.08
* 'GAL' stands for 'Girl' (american slang/ accent)
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Tenho lido as tuas aventuras e mantido o silêncio até agora, altura em que lendo este soneto passo a escrever-te que
sou tão orgulhosa de ti, mesmo havendo entre nós uma distância que antes não havia, sinto alegria quando te reconhecem aí qualidades pelas quais, com toda a certeza, desde há muito que cá eras admirada. Fico feliz por te saber feliz, e que continues a encantar por este mundo fora* Magda
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