My Family

year nineteen sixty 
                                   killed in language disturbance
                                           my lovely father

                                         he left five offspring 
                                   my two sisters three brothers  
                                          along with mother 

                                          uncle looked after
                                     he was of mixed character
                                       sweet sour both given

                                          my eldest brother
                                        more than a politician 
                                          tries to unrest me

                                           all have families
                                      good with two sisters only
                                        two sons God's given 

                                        one's sound engineer
                                      very new in Music's field
                                          resides at Mumbai

                                             other's Ll.M
                                   just passed ready for practice 
                                         now He is with me 

                                        my lovely house wife
                                     cooks food and enjoys T.V
                                            i write poetry  

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Williams Gault Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 6:16 AM
Sorry about your dad. It was a blessing that your uncle stepped in. A lovely family you have, that's a blessing as well.
Devnath  Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 7:20 AM
Thanks my lovely friend for your comment. Loved always, bl
La France Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 3:59 PM
BL, I also loved the lovely house wife, it made me laugh that she watches TV, exactly what any good house wife should do ! a sweet 7 ~
Devnath  Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 5:07 PM
Thanks my lovely friend for your beautiful comment and for your appreciation with 7. Loved always, bl
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 3:34 PM
my favorite part was last verse where you tell about YOU and your wife. She is a woman after my own heart. I too love cooking, watching tv, AND writing poetry.
Devnath  Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 5:04 PM
Smile always my lovely friend. Thanks for your beautiful comment with much appreciation. Loved always, bl
Gazbowski Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 12:37 PM
BL, a fine write mt friend. I was also born in 1960. My family was dysfunctional ! I am now happily married :-) and my wife is a great cook.
Devnath  Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 12:49 PM
My lovely friend, perhaps we are of the same track. Thanks for your comment. Loved always, bl
Ficklin Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 1:44 PM
Sounds lovely at your house, bl. After all, you deserve it!! This one is sure to stand out.
Devnath  Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 1:53 PM
Thanks for your beautiful comment with a great wish my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Andresen Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 1:40 PM
- Enjoy your delicious food ....... in the meanwhile I enjoy your lovely poem, dear friend Bl - Good luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Devnath  Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 1:52 PM
Ha ha ha... enjoy. i am enjoying your delicious heartfelt comment too. Thanks for your wishes my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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