Grandchild’s sixth birthday

Narayan Gadagkar

Six candles on your birthday cake

We have many more wishes to make

On this day, let there be endless fun

With days of fairy tales creeping in

Toddler to preschooler to schoolgirl

Let the year ahead be more joyful

You are moving ahead with time

I won't get a chance to go back in time

But I swear, to put my greeting in rhyme

I am sure, now you can read and write

Cheer with rainbow colours so bright

From scratches to sketches, you moved on

To draw the figures of your choice

Oh! Saanvi, it is gala time for us to rejoice.

                            …..Narayan Gadagkar

  • Author: Narayan Gadagkar (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 15th, 2026 11:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: A Sonnet as a gift to my granddaughter Saanvi on her 6th birthday tomorrow on 16th July
  • Category: Children
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  • Classicmister

    A lovely sonnet Narajan - I too have granddaughters around that age - they are a delight and granddads are justly proud!



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