ready..

the countless emails. the words of wisdom. the hugs. the pats on the back, the optimisim. the criticism, the handshakes. the look in your eyes. the belief in my ability. the courage in my conviction.
Switzerland, India and from cities across the world. Friends from all walks of life.
to the nearest and dearest ones, who have chosen to take on this battle/this fantastic journey as if your own. you inspire me. you inspired me years ago, yesterday, today and will again tomorrow.
You know who you are. - Thank you.
and...
I say this to you now -
your mentor, your mentee, your best friend, your colleague, your enemy, your lover, your son - is ready.
it is time.
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Sing as you raise your bow,
Shoot straighter than before.
No comfort has the fire at night
That lights the face so cold.
Oh dance in the dark of night,
Sing to the mornin’ light.
The magic runes are writ in gold
To bring the balance back, bring it back.
At last the sun is shining, the clouds of blue roll by,
With flames from the dragon of darkness
the sunlight blinds his eyes.
from the' battle of evermore' - Led Zeppelin