At 9.28 hours I heard a small cry
All my joys reached the sky
As you were held up for me to see
Trying to stretch your arms for now you’re free!

Identical looks to your father
Beth now has a little brother
With your tiny little feet
Our small world is now complete.

Big black eyes and a small little nose
With Long fingers and long toes
There you were cooing
As I held you close to me shushing.

Your father was filled with joy
You’re just your dad’s boy
As he carried you in his arms
You wooed him with your sweet charms.

Beth was puzzled on your arrival
She thought of you as a little rival
Trying to make herself blend in again
She reminds us that she’s the main.

You’re the piece of puzzle that fit
With all grace we’re welcoming it
Gods blessing wrapped in one
Bruce Goran Dsilva – our son.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

Its a mess out here
You’re sure to be safer inside the womb
Unfortunately you can’t stay forever there
So our home has now become our tomb.

We’re not allowed to go out
Nor can we even celebrate your arrival
Everything is just up and about
And yet everything depends on sole survival.

“Its a tough world you see”
Now those words make more sense
We’re battling a virus and we can’t even flee
We’re just caught up in this present tense.

How glad I am to have you in my arms
You make my family complete now
But I’m sorry I can’t show the world your charms
Neither can I show them how sweet art thou.

You might hear us say, “its not at all nice”
And also, “how long will all of this avail”
Just be rest assured we will suffice
For one another till our breath will prevail.

You will see all the good things soon
Its only a matter of precious time
The bad will have to give up its boon
Once everyone’s prayers are united in chime.

Someday you will hear about this year again
And maybe even learn more of it too
Only remember its never a bargain
And we did everything to make it nice to for you.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

It’s a world full of greed

Everything must be obtained beyond measure

Its hard to find a good deed

Without selfish payment as pleasure.

The latest technology defines you

And the latest motor does come forth

A diamond as big as the shoe

Determines your entire worth.

We cannot see any flowers as such

Nor is there a home cooked dinner date

The conversations are not so much

But the display of items is an enticing bait.

The length of sentences has no end

The words can be used and twisted in

To please the anxious people is a trend

The customs are passed on to the kin.

Of course, it is a materialistic world

Is there a change you can bring?

In a dreary slipping path whirled

Can you freshen your hearts without the sting?

-Adelene Dsilva(Coelho)

So, there you are smiling away

As if you did nothing at all

Innocence is your key to sway

Its not long before you take the fall.

I have no idea how you sleep at night

Do you have haunting dreams as such?

Or is it very peaceful and very bright

Like you think of yourself, too much?

Vengeance is what runs in your blood

Deny it as much as you like

Your sweet talk is like an ocean of mud

Yet you don’t know the right time to strike.

You have two faces as everyone around can see

Its what you show us and is what is true

Sadly, you think you’re just as whimsical and free

But in real you’re a goblin in blue.

Jealousy and Insecurity are your traits

We know because its depicted alright

You try to be legendary and run your pace,

Trust me, you’re failing in simple black and white.

You should stop as soon as you can

Before this takes up all your life

Repent in true honesty, be a man!

Before Karma decides to be your lawful wed wife.

-Adelene Dsilva(Coelho)

Its that time of the year again

Bumped up with baby number two

Like a second shower of the rain

I’m getting closer and closer to you.

The jitters are somewhat the same

As of course you’re just like your older sis

Only maybe the taste buds have another aim

Its an unending sort of bliss.

I have a 1 year old on my arm,

And tiny one inside of me

Life has its own charm

I’m just in awe and in love with thee.

I am nervous about your arrival,

I need to stay strong; I have to!

I think we’ll have our own little bible

With God’s blessing in it for you.

I am as excited as can be,

It’s a new chapter in my book

I hope you can feel the jittering inside me

I’m sure you’re getting a better look.

I am a baby mama now,

I am really very happy

I can’t really take a bow

My tummy is in the way, oh snappy!

-Adelene Dsilva(Coelho)

Awaiting the day for you to walk,

Counting it at times,

But who are we to really talk,

It all happens in silent chimes.

There you go, you stand up taking the first step

Falling to the ground trying to balance

You stand up again zooming off, Yep!

Its turned into a game of challenge.

Laughing away and dodging us,

So we wouldn’t have to catch you if you fall,

Oh how we make a little fuss

We don’t want you to be humpty dumpty and all.

With a lot of determination from you,

A little more caution from us,

You’re now zooming the house through

Your charisma is our vitamin plus.

-Adelene Dsilva(Coelho)

Do you think it’s our mistake?

If we are silent about everything,

Or do you think we could have our stake,

If we spoke out our mind about anything?

If we didn’t express anger or rage,

Or we didn’t express love and passion,

Wouldn’t we be on the foolish page,

And life be carried on in the same fashion.

Instead of living in world of regret,

Which can be contradicting as well,

Should we allow ourselves to beget

In this world that runs parallel.

Do you think we need to speak our mind?

Or we should remain silent only,

Do you think it will leave our virtue behind?

And we will be left either happy or lonely?

Yeah, we need to verify the circumstance,

Before we decide if our tongue speaks or not,

Life is a fiddler, we must take the chance,

It’ll be a good or bad lesson, that we’re taught.

So what is it that you plan to do?

Wait for the right time and just tread on,

I bequeath a happy peace to you,

Just for you, silence is like death, a bygone.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

There he was hovering around a woman

Scanning her body head to toe

Stuck his eyes at her bosom

Quivering, he wanted it so.

Followed her everywhere through the store

Pretending to shop when she looked at him furious

He kept doing it all the more

That’s it! She stood in front of him pretty serious.

‘Haven’t you seen a woman before?

Did you get a good look?’ she asked

He didn’t know how to get out of the store

She took him up to a task.  

“ I was not looking at you” he swore

He didn’t have the slightest shame,

He glanced at her head to toe once more

This time, touching his penis in mighty acclaim!

“How about you touch yourself more?

Maybe you’re still fired up down there?

Let’s have the police help you score,

Just once fair and square!”

He denied looking at her again,

This time he took an oath on his mother

Gosh, such a filthy bloody bargain,

He crucified her to the dirt filled gutter.

 He had no courtesy to apologize,

Instead his friend asked him to be more careful

She walked off with anger in her eyes

In desperate urge, he was not fearful.

As the security witnessed the sight

No one had any action done

And again she saw him eye another woman in might

He unravels in disgust under the same sun.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

Hello there! Do you read me?

Are you happy today?

Can you dance around in glee?

Or do you choose not to say?

Well, I hope you can lay down peaceful

And probably sip on a glass of wine

The medicine is embedded in people

Close to you, frank and fine.

Is your workplace easy going

Or is it a mess with horrible bosses

I’m on an errant path unknowing

Just conversing as we may have the same losses.

Maybe you could cook some dinner,

Or catch up on the movie you’ve long awaited on,

Make yourself feel like the winner

Get your game face on.

How about a romantic night,

Candle light or a beach walk,

Lulled in floral delight

Wrapped in sweet talk?

Ah, I am just listing possibilities

Who am I to say

So just grab all of your opportunities,

So really, how was your day ?

-Adelene Dsilva(Coelho)

Its 12 long years since the first jitters

I’ve had when a boy held my hand

As sharply as I recall the letters

Of his name, it’s like time’s got a magic wand.

They say the first time is worth it

Always stays etched in ones heart

I guess my brain cant erase this bit

It’s etched into the memory like some art.

At times I drift off and recall the moments

They were so blissful and full of love

And mixed with so many other components

Simplicity just follows the above.

I could still go so weak in the knees

If I see him and his charming smile

It’s like the roots of the ancient trees

We go back together every mile.

Through the good and bad, up and down

We’ve been there and done that, almost

We’re the rebels with the dainty crown

We’ll probably stay the same even as ghosts.

12 years and still powering through

There are some things I wish I had done

I dont think there’ll ever be an end to you

It’s always going to be where we first begun.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

Do we know each other at all ?

I’m starting to doubt it now

‘Cause I am the one taking the fall,

When in reality we both took the vow.

I look towards you in earnest hope

Trying to catch your gaze,

But my mind screams of no scope

No way to get out of this maze.

You dont connect to mind heart anymore

I dont see your emotion towards me

I want to walk out of the damn door

I don’t know why I’m tied down to thee.

We dont speak at all these days

Not even feel the presence there

My eyes wonder but tongue fails to praise

The unending sorrow that dwells everywhere.

I have a responsibility to our daughter

I cannot allow myself to let her down

But is fair to swim in drowning water

And make her wear my shallow crown?

Unhappy is the milestone we have reached

And this goal was never listed in our vows

This distance now cannot be breached

We’re strangers in the same room as love allows.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

You’re as beautiful as a pearl

You’re the best I ever could get

You’re the perfect flower unfurl

You’re my blessing met.

I need you to be as brave as you can be

To face all difficulties with a smile

Remember nothing is beyond thee,

Lord almighty to help you walk each mile.

Never think too little of yourself

Always know you are precious than everything

Never determine your life on the shelf

Hold your world on a shiny string.

No one can ever judge you around

And no one can decide who you want to be

As long as you’re right, stand your ground

Be humble and let your spirit free.

Dont ever look down on the poor

And dont bow down to the rich

Leave their soul happier than before

It doesn’t matter you encounter which.

Lastly, you need to stand strong and stand tall

Keep your head up in the clouds,

Remember to never take a wrongful call

And always know I’ll be your fairy in every crowd.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

It is the best feeling in the world

To know I wake up beside you every day

The morning dew is dim and pearled

It should remain this way, I pray.

When you don’t look at me as I speak

Or even listen to what I say

The joy of life is gibberish like Greek

I know someday your heart will stay.

Looking at the little girl we made

I secretly wish she grows up to be like you

Like a pearl that is now a silver blade

Charming and sharp, and admirable too.

If it weren’t for you, I’d be a wreck

Lost some place that had no way back

Playing without an ace in the deck

You rescued my entire pack.

I feel the need to grab your attention

The desire to see you watch me sway

Do I really have to mention

I see your eyes just linger away.

I have asked for a little more love

And a little more is all I do for you

I could change my raven heart to a dove

If you give me some more of you.

-Adelene Dsilva (Coelho)

In a glance every soul beholds,

One word that has so much meaning,

The strength and the weakness it holds,

You’ll think you’re dreaming.

It can determine your supremacy,

It can depict your ardour,

If you ride this beast of ecstasy,

It can inflict a nervous disorder.

You should understand it’s depth

Or one day you could possibly drown

Defeated thus losing all your breath

Foregoing your soul and pulling yourself down.

The muscle your body shows

The intensity your brain depicts

Doesn’t matter if great sweetness flows

Power is a drug attracting more addicts.

If it’s not subtle and you’re not kind,

You’re pretty much the loser in it all,

If it’s not fortitude, then you’re blind,

You cost your own spirit to take the fall.

The demeanour you portray is your true self

Greatness lies only within,

Sad, many of you park it on the shelf,

The power lies underneath your skin.

-Adelene Coelho

As the clock struck 13:13 hours,

A sweet cry was heard by me,

The lords blessing showers,

A daughter I could see.

Her glimpse was so overwhelming,

I burst into a helpless cry,

Not sure if I were dreaming,

Her voice gave me the softest sigh.

She looked just like her dad,

I couldn’t be more happy,

I knew that he’d be so glad,

He’s gonna be her English Chappie!

They laid her down onto my chest,

She cried and brushed her cheek to mine,

That feeling is just the best,

It’s love’s unforced design.

I saw the excitement in her dads eyes,

When they gave him our baby girl,

His joy touched a thousand skies,

She is his perfect pearl.

I saw our family fit in just right,

Nothing could slide in between now,

We had our own shining light,

Beth Belize Dsilva, y’all, take a bow!

-Adelene Coelho