She is the tempest,
strong and bold,
sometimes reckless,
a wish you cannot hold.
The power of her heart,
a sight to behold,
touches all with her art,
she breaks every mould.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
AN: For my niece Shahithya (Shasha) who is 14 today, but much to her displeasure remains 8 in my eyes. 
