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Every day we learn something new

We cherish and believe it all to be true. 

We have learnt to live with hope and cheer,

To be able to view life happily without fear!

As time goes by, looking back as it was,

It’s time to reflect with gratitude and a pause!

We have laughed and cried,

There will always be memories that can’t be denied.

It's been a mixed bag but we will ride,

With hope and love we will cross this tide.

We had time to introspect and heal,

Connected and shared that's how we feel.

We cheered milestones in joy, 

We learnt lessons in every ploy.

We have faults and mistakes,

A little change is all it takes.

We cared enough to cry, 

We feared enough to protect and try. 

We believe in life, reality and hope,                                        

 We know tomorrow is our real scope. 

We cherish this life with us,

That gave us the strength to see the plus.

Wishing you love, cheer and the best,

With loved ones through any test.

We have aspirations, but we dote on contentment,

Make memories that matter, stay humble at every achievement. 

Build equations that are not defined by distance, frequency, definition or reason,

Thrive on the strength of the bond to last every season. 

We all have our share of losses that we will miss with all our heart,

Acceptance and optimism is the key from the start. 

They will always be in our us, though may get referred to as was,

Emotions will often stop us but take a moment to reflect and pause. 

Philosophies and beliefs will always be the key,

That is the way life should be. 

Optimism is the guardian angel, reality is a friend, 

Mistakes in every role, but with no regrets till the end. 

May there always be humility and calm,

Stay grounded and away from harm.  

A blessed lifetime is what we pray,          

Be fabulous, be you, is all we say.