To Krista P.
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Born in a tiny place called “Eesti”,
She has acquired great esteem
And recognition, through some testing -
For courage, diligence and “steam”.
Through sleepless nights and early coffees,
Through lots of booze and cigarettes.
Through all those Sundays in the office,
With cramps and strains, but no regrets.
For, having climbed a thousand stairs
And having sailed the seven seas,
She goes ahead and simply - dares,
With grace, and confidence, and ease.
The time flies by, but she’s not changing,
A fearless captain of a team,
As if she were a stainless engine
That’s never-ever short of steam!
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