Joy Expressions

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: Welcome to Motherhood Year: 2020 The author writes this poem welcoming her friend and then colleague, Cigdem to motherhood for the first time. Expressing what are the things to expect during motherhood. A beautiful poem for all new mothers. I have known you for over a year now, and it seems like ages to me Who is going to remind me to have my Garam Garam tea? Soon you are going to be a proud mummy Loves seeing Lila do roller coaster in your tummy Welcome to Motherhood, even though it is challenging as you think The minute you see Lila all pains will be forgotten in a blink Oops! did I tell you, there will be many sleepless nights While neighbors and friends will be sleeping tight You would be up when the tinker bell rings Enjoy every moment the joy that motherhood brings It's not just cleaning messy diapers and changing floral dresses Listening to her stories is worth over million-dollar prizes Oh, you will get through all of this, because you are o...

 Author: Joy D'Penha Title: It Seems Like Ages Somehow Year: 1995 The author writes this poem to give consolation to those relationships that have misunderstanding and break up for petite reasons before they patch up back again and realized they lost a lot of precious time. It seems like ages somehow Since we've drifted away What happened to our friendship  I thought it would last all the days We were more than friends  Who understood each other well Then why should our differences Be a barrier between us, please tell We move around like strangers But I guess strangers do give a smile What should I name this relationship Which is now, yours and mine I thought you understood me well But little did I know Your love for him meant more than ours And so I had to let go But this bond of friendship Never will I forget The love we shared, the tears we've shed In my heart will remain till death If it had to be this way, I promise I wished we'd never met The pain of separations, ...

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: HOME Year: 2021 The author writes a poem on the differences between our Earthly Home and our Heavenly Home, and tells us that the Earthly Home is  temporary and our Heavenly Home is permanent and everlasting. Enjoy the beauty of this poem that make you experience the Heavenly Home well in advance. A place built with love and care Where siblings learn to live and share Mummy tirelessly cooks countless delicious meals And never once thought it's a big deal Daddy fixes stuff and makes things ready to use Works hard for his family he gives no excuse A home is where you go back to When the world throws stones and makes fun of you You find it safe and it brings solace to your hearts There's still someone who cares for you from the very start Home is where you can be yourself And need not put on a show to pretend You have fun and laugh together in unity And cry on each others shoulder in solidarity But this is just our earthly home And one day we have ...

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: Congratulations to a Wonderful Couple : Faizal & Tanvir Year: 2021 The author writes this poem on a happy occasion of a young couple filled with dreams and aspirations, who got married during the Pandemic in 2020 and could not really celebrate with friends and family.  They had their reception in 2022 and welcomed all their family and friends to bless them.  The author was a part of their celebration in Canada. And so in this joyous occasion, the author writes them a poem to love and cherish. It's been a year since you are married now Between Covid, Work and Family, time flew by somehow Happy to see you both still so much in love Spend time to gaze the starts, moon and galaxy above Together you will explore the big wide world And learn lessons from each experience Be thankful for all the lessons, good and hard Cause that's what helps you build a strong foundation There will be ups and downs, that's where the roller coaster begins Trust o...

Author: Joy D'Penha Title: A Tribute to Philip Piccolo Year 2019  The author writes this poem seeing the grieving of the family through the last days of Philip Piccola.  He was a kind gentleman, a father of 4 and the loving husband of Irene Piccolo.  The author knows him through a close friend Lynn Malecki working together.  Philip Piccolo was the dear father of Lynn. It's been a while since we know you Through your dear daughter Lynn A loving husband and dad you've been All through thick and thin You've been admired for your wisdom  And your precious sweet smile  Its truly unforgettable For the legacy you left behind God saw you getting tired  Heaven's gates He opened wide He put His arms around you And held you close and tight A golden heart stopped beating Hardworking hands He put to rest Even though you will be dearly missed He only takes the best We love you and miss you And we believe you are happy You are God's chosen one A guardian angel to be

Author: Joy D'Penha Title: A Tribute to Irene Piccolo Year: 2021 The author cherishes every moment spent with her 96 year only friend and aunt Irene Piccolo who went to be with the Lord on March 17th 2021,  Irene was the author's good friend Lynn Malecki's dear mother.  Without Lynn, the author would have not met such a wonderful soul and she thanks Lynn for this gift.  Here is a tribute to Irene Piccolo and the author misses her a lot. God sat upon His throne and looked down on the Earth He saw Irene Piccolo, the rose He had created from birth He had a perfect plan for her, for decades to grow and bloom She grew beautiful and strong and raised a family soon. A loving wife and mother was she Absolutely loyal to her family She fought the winds and stood up straight, always a smile on her face Elegantly and boldly, she ran the race. She would tell great stories of her younger days;  You could tell her memory was great  She loved her dear husband Philip and cried w...

 Author: Joy D'Penha      Title: A Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi Year: 1991 When Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated the author was truly disturbed by the way he was killed because he was a young Prime Minister and had a great ambition to change India's future for the best.  This poem was also published in the daily Indian Newspaper - The Mid-Day, Bombay.  To be an Indian is now of  great shame Cause democracy has played a dirty game Killing innocent lives, that helped build a nation Among them was Rajiv Gandhi the light of the 21st creation With a charming young dynamic leadership in him Was foreseen the future of India within A smile on his face kept things cool He used it as his non-violent tool He risked his life for a new India And walked across to meet the media But some illiterate, cruel, cowardly minds of rust Had no respect for humanity and misused hsi trust Peace and harmony was his everlasting aim But nwo it seems to be of mere nam...

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: My Dream Year:  1995 One of companionship the author shares with is "Nature".  The author loves nature and often talks with nature and spends long hours with nature I had a dream and I wish it comes true The pastures were green and the skies blue And there was i standing all alone and sad Just wandering with my thoughts well hidden inside I spoke to nature and to her did I tell My thoughts, my aspirations, my dreams to go well She told me not to worry and that things would get right It was a piece of consolation I found in sight She'd be my friend and that was guaranteed I had to just talk to her when I was in need The peace I found around her always I hope to cherish it all my days  

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: Congratulations & Celebrations Year: 1994 The author remembers and celebrates a colleague's achievement and award that the colleague won at O&M during 1994. Today Mrs Panicker is no more but her sweet memories keeps her alive in the author. We are proud of you Mrs Panicker Of your remarkable achievement It must have come unexpected But then you deserved it The trophy honored rightly to you Reveals your star qualities All bright and true With a cool and calm mind You have the tact to handle Any situation on time A fragile smile on your face Keeps you on your toes Working with grace  Your warm and pleasant personality Charms us all Keeping the Media Banner flying  Both high and tall

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: I Think I Know You  Year: 1995 The author expresses how deep a relationship of a best friend can move on the greater depths.   I think I know you for Eight months, from now But it seems to me like ages somehow You've been so thoughtful and kind to me A true friend filled with love I see                     How often I've taken advantage of you                     Even though you may disagree, I know its true                     You've been by my side when things went wrong                     With those kind words, you helped me get strong A friend so dear you've been to me Guess you are one of the rarest Gemini It's my fortune to know someone like you Whose friendship is nothing but real true

  Author: Joy D'Penha      Title: As I travel down this road Year: 1995 The author expresses how sweet memories of good friends can bring a cheer to your soul  As I travel down this road I thought I would get dead board But just in time, a thought of you Brought back real joy and happiness too               It's good to have you as a friend               I hope to treasure till the end                Life's gift that's rare and true Guess I am real lucky to share this friendship with you May good luck, good heath and happiness travel your way These are my wishes for you all day

Author: Joy D'Penha Title: Best Friends are Forever Year: 1995 The author expresses a relationship with a best friend that is so precious and true I walked along with a friend And wished the day would never end We talked about things both great and small The laughter and tears, did include it all Our power of understanding was beyond compare We needn't express how much we care At times we argued till the end But then our differences brought us back again Silence would speak a thousand words A smile did brush away all tears The day was gone, we had to part Little did we realize when did it start A strange relationship we share The moon and the stars, couldn't help but stare

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: A Prayer Year: 1995 The author writes this poem as a small little prayer that can be very powerful, for the one you love. I said a little prayer for you And it comes from the heart I asked God to take care of you  From the very start                    He promised to protect you each day                    Wherever you may go                    And hold your hand if you go astray                    All the way through But most of all He'd shower His blessings upon you Good friends your way, to share Who till the end be true

Author: Joy D'Penha Title: Women In Business Year: 2021 The author has dedicated this poem to the "Women In Business - Dubai and International", who encourages Women all over the World to join them as Entrepreneurs, Homemakers, Business women, and uplifts each other in this group to grow and help grow.  The poem says it all about their organization and their works and welcomes every women to join them. Women Entrepreneurs come together Making this world a better place They have a way of encouraging each other And helping each other run the race                When the humble homemaker has a dream                 But her dreams are crushed in a moment                 Women in Business builds her esteem                They are known for being the exponent Here’s to allow your dreams to flow ...