For Blessy's Birthday

By Zubin Naushad. A

Hey Sister Blessy, what is your opinion?”

Asked I, a million times.

You are the best in this dominion,

In faith, never wavering anytime.

Many things in common we both have, you and I -

You, me and your brother, we share the same fate.

How can we differ, you’re my sister, Oh my!

I ain’t certain of the future for the three, but I I know it’s great!

This poem may not be the best,

I try very hard.

But the remaining part and the rest,

Is also sung by this bard:

One, for Sam, wants to give you

A birthday cake.

He wants to invite a few,

And then bake.

Two, Bobby, wants to place the candles.

Exactly twenty four.

He is nervous, but still he can handle,

And he pockets a few more!

And then there’s Sajeev who

Recites Bible verses.

And there’s Wendy too,

Who quotes from the scriptures.

There’s David whom I always call Lingaraj,

He attends the party on zoom.

And he carefully picks from his garage,

A bible and waves from his room!

While from Africa does Lucas sends flowers,

A busy Fadios walks in with a birthday card.

From Canada does Galipeau send greetings on Twitter,

Boby and Conrad think of playing cricket in the yard.

And then there’s Vijay from Dehradun,

Who brings you a turkey roast.

And Siva from my own zone,

Who gives you a wonderful toast!

Shreyas the little slays a bull for party,

He scares the animals in the forest.

Then Marianne cooks them and makes it sparky.

She brings the animals back, they bring you a mighty harvest.

Vanessa of the East brings you silverware.

While Lisa from the same land brings you books of Faith.

Samson misses the Heathrow journey by air,

And so does Sister Ivy - they love you to great heights.

From Canada, Abram would set sail.

And he would reach you by Jan.

And Mattia would want your email,

To know your birthday plan!

Frederic would go to his Cathedral,

And pray to Infant Jesus.

And Puvin would give you ticket material,

To make you rest in the Bahamas beeches.

Kerry would give you a self made colcannon.

And Anni would present you the finest study bible.

While Geneal would sing “Happy Birthday Ms. Sebastian”.

And Nardine, would give a John Newton recital!

Sherebard would pray for you at the end of the session,

T.W.E. would share the news of Gospel to every home that’s near.

Priyanka would give all the kids in the room bible lessons,

While Cyn would preach to the surroundings without fear.

Zing Guy would take the gospel to the ends,

From the spark that started at Blessy’s home,

And Philip would be my best friend,

Who would be the modern Paul who was in Rome!

Kristian would fight for Christian’s rights,

And Geneal, for freedom of Good News!

And Prem would be the man who evangelises the God of lights,

Remember, all these started from Blessy’s birthday excuse.

There are a dozen others from Firestarters,

Who I don’t know by name,

But we are united in spirit, that’s what matters,

We all are one, just the same.

And there’s me, another guy in FS,

Zubin Naushad by name,

Who records all these messages,

I wish you a great birthday, again!

By Zubin Naushad. A