I turned 31 just 3 days ago. It is a unique feeling to settle into this new decade of my life and to feel comfortable with it.
This birthday was unique and special. I traveled to Delhi and Gurgaon where my friends had put together a spectacular party for me, and I want to tell you all about it!
This party was a celebration of everyoneβs talents, from poetry to music to illustrations to dance. And thatβs what todayβs poem is about.
Iβm curious to know - how did you spend your last birthday? How was it meaningful to you? Before you read todayβs poem, drop me a short, one line answer. You can also consider sharing your thoughts as a comment. I reply to all comments with a mini poem, so today might be your turn! π
Alright, poem starts in 3β¦ 2β¦ 1!
Gather friends below a roof, a gorgeous, awesome, happy group. π Poets, dancers, artists, singers, let their lovely talents glimmer. β¨ Some Adele to take you off. Some jokes and quips to make you laugh. π Kathak moves, an Indian treat, with lovely music! Such a feast! ππ» Acoustic vibes, percussive beats, A Beatles song, a tune so sweet! πΈ Accordions, ukes, a synthesizer. Music that will take you higher! πͺ Cartoons drawn before your eyes, that fill the night with pure surprise! π€‘ Raise the roof and move and sway. As you dance the night away. πΊπ» Once the guests have left the tower, play board games till morning hours. β Live these moments, feel content. And that's A Weekend Wisely Spent! π
Thatβs it! Thanks for reading edition no. 111 of Hello Universe!
Check out Some Fun Stuff below!
Some Fun Stuff
This is a place where I recommend read-worthy, hum-worthy, and watch-worthy content from across the internet. The underlined words are links that you can click to access my suggestions:
1. Check out A Day At The Park by Kostas Kiriakakis: A stunning philosophical short story illustrated beautifully by the author. It will leave you spellbound. Check it out!
2. Listen to Airplane Lessons by Stereoclip: I played this track while taking off on an airplane. 10/10 would recommend. Check it out!
3. Watch βAirβ on Prime Video: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Jason Bateman in a story about how Nike signed on Michael Jordan. What a great setup, and what amazing execution too! I loved this movie, and would certainly recommend you check it out.
Thatβs it for this week. See you next Tuesday!
Another Weekend Wisely Spent
Beautiful poem! Lately Iβve been neglecting celebrations because I just havenβt had the space for them, due to new developments at work and in my family life. I sort of celebrated my birthday with three friends three weeks after the fact, and although it was awesome, I didnβt really connect those feelings with my birthday at all. It just felt like a fun night out. Thanks for reminding me how powerful celebrations are!
Lovely poem and the comic you shared was beautiful!