Home By A River

I stayed at a home 
by a river
A home it is, 
built with love, care and happiness
hardwork, toil and a dream
by a man whom I have come to admire
in the last few days, I met him.

It took him decades of hardwork 
and many a sacrifice
to find a dream and make it a home
It overlooks a river day and night
and every second in-between
and speaks volumes of 
the beauty that earth is
and what man can do
when he respects and values
our abode as it should be.

I have spent every morning
in silence and awe 
of the beauty of nature
that surrounds this home
gladdening my heart 
and making me smile.

I could have sat for hours more
just in silence
watching glorious nature
unfold outside
this gorgeous home.

I have spent many an evening
in reflective happiness
as I have watched the moon
play with the river
and wash the home
with its wondrous light.

The home, this home
has a wondrous energy
calmed me and my nervous nerves
as I sought to take a break 
from life's many burdens.

Thank you Babla Uncle
for building this dream
and for your generous
heart to share this home
with friends and friends of friends
Your generosity has given me
memories for life
of a home by the riverside
and the inspiration
of man who has a dream. 

~ 24th October 2010

Thank You!
For sharing your home with me these past few days! It has meant a world to me. Thank you Ishita for bringing me here and introducing me to Babla Uncle. He is a remarkable human being.