Over the years, i have listened to your song as we sat at the\ntable, eating, drinking and making merry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got to understand that it was a lament, a song that told a\nstory of trauma, pain and agony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, hey, look where you are now. You are smiling, laughing and,\nabove all, living large, so to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your wealth is not a double storey mansion or a large farm but a\nheart full of strength, joy, strength, determination and, above all, self love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have seen the fiery flame of Love shine out of your<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eyes. You have shown and shared it without expecting anything in\nreturn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not your problem that some have spat on your face after\nthey betrayed your trust and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes in life things do not turn out the way we want them\nto. It is enough that you gave your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, hey, look at you now. Here you are, smiling, laughing and\nabove all, alive and living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are glad you are here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have seen you struggle to gain a foothold, to hold onto your\ndreams in your mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have stayed focused, your eyes on the prize. You have\nconquered your fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your greatest victory is to be true to yourself, to cherish your\ndreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have made them come true, on your own, with very little\nsupport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hey, look at you, now, looking down at the Valley of Broken\nDreams. And you are at the mountaintop of your game, the fulfilment of your\ndreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have just mounted the second anniversary of Expressions, a\npictorial tribute to the greatest jazz talent to have come out of this country\nin the last 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has not been easy. Worse, this is an unending journey. Keep\nclimbing, my brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have seen you go through the ups and downs of life. The\ntrauma, the pain, the agony and tragedy were meant to make you stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hey, look, your character is strong and solid now because of the\nroad you travelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have lived for more than 52 years, now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not where you come from but where you going that counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep clicking and snapping my brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are glad you are here <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy birthday, to you <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n