Raksha Bandhan

The greeting cover, personally made by Logu

I haven’t had much to cheer about in the past one year, struggling to overcome some serious health issues and various other setbacks. It’s been one hell of a struggle all the way. But there have been rare moments even in these dark times which made me truly happy. I had the privilege to experience one such rare happy moment on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

My best friend and my dear sister, Logu, whom I truly love and admire, sent me the most beautiful gift, a Rakhi, which symbolizes a sister’s love for her brother and his well-being. Being a doted brother to my beloved sister, I too have vowed to protect her for life. I was very pleasantly surprised when I received her beautiful gift in the mail; I was very touched to read the amazingly wonderful words she had to say about me.

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It is very difficult for me to describe in words what she means to me, she has been an integral part of my life since we became friends more than three years ago. Now, I can’t even imagine my life without her. Logu is the hardest working and the most dedicated person I have seen in my life and also the kindest and the most caring. She had to come up the hard way in life, overcoming each and every obstacle with grit and determination. She has also been my inspiration to fight my own obstacles, always encouraging me and giving me the strength to fight my battles.

Sometimes I feel like I have failed her as a friend and also as a brother. She has always been there for me when I needed it but I feel like I have not been there for her when she needed me. I know she would disagree to that but I sometimes do feel like I have failed her. 

Logu, I promise to be a better friend and a loving brother in future. I promise to take care of you and be there for you when you need the most. Thank you for this wonderful gift my dear sis, I am finally happy after a very long time. Your lovely gesture not only made my day but made my year.

Simple, yet beautiful. The Bond of Protection

A Special Bond

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We may not have known each other the longest,

Nor we have known each other the best.

I knew you only as a friend of friend,

But now, you are my only friend.

My shyness has always been a hindrance in building a relationship,

But that is certainly not the case with our friendship.

You make me feel secure and comfortable with your warmth and kindness.

Our friendship blossomed towards the end of our course,

But I promise you I will maintain it till the end of my life.

You have been my strength during my worst,

I know with you by my side, I will eventually regain my best.

We may not be siblings by birth,

But you mean more to me than a sister I never had.

If I have ever hurt you, I hope never,

I pray the special bond we share remains forever.