Her name means “smile”

and it rhymes with “calm”

Two words that describe,  

dear Iftiham

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I’ve spoken to many

and whether friend or relation,

They all had something to say,

some information.

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A very hard worker,

conscientious, sincere,

Ensuring all of her staff

have the very best steer.

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She picks up phrases

everyday a new word

Something she’s read

something she’s heard…

Whether it’s lean or CI

or talent selection,

Everything must be 

done to perfection.

Robust solutions

no short cuts allowed

Empowering her team,

let them feel proud.

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In the tough world of business

she’s in the Lions’ Den

One gutsy woman

equal to 50 men!

She likes True Crime documentaries,

no matter how gory,

She loves Agatha Christie,

she’s read EVERY story

​Who did it, and how?

with a knife or revolver?

Maybe that’s why 

she’s such a big problem solver.

​She knows about food,

she’s a real connoisseur

But beware, its expensive

to dine out with her

It must be Michelin star,

she’ll scan the menu

Her choices are great,

she knows what to get you.

Now the gents won’t know this

but the ladies will,

She’s a real classy dresser

nothing fancy, no frill

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Just style and grace, 

elegant and chic

Even her jewellery,

is rare and unique.

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So, she loves reading and cuisine,

also keep fit and walking,

But her favourite hobby by far

is talking

  ……….and talking

  ……….and talking!

Whether a social gathering 

or a do at the Hyatt

She can talk and talk

you just can’t keep her quiet.

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Try to speak in a meeting

in the end you’ll give up

Even Trump himself

would have to shut up!

And you need a dictionary

if she is about

Some of her words 

you just can’t work them out.

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"Baby steps",   "Knackered"

"Awesome",   "Futuristic"

"Granularity",   "INSANE!"

"Sexy",   "Holistic"

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But there is one of her words

Which you’ll just have to guess

I’m too shy to repeat it

Short form is B.S.

It’s tough to grab her

but, would you believe,

Once you are with her,

it’s impossible to leave

She welcomes all visitors

she just can’t refuse

She gives them coffee and dates

even takes off her shoes

And on the topic of shoes 

she has quite a collection

For every gathering

she has a selection

Yes, under her desk, 

on the 3rd floor

She has more shoes down there

than the Vincci store

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She can organise events

in any style or manner

The ladies travel each year

and she is the planner

 She’ll research everything,

it all has to be right!

Every mode of transport

every tourism site!

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Her final itinerary

she will chop, change and edit,

Send to the ladies, then ask

“Have you all read it?”

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Of course they haven’t,

but they don’t care 

Because they know that HER plan 

will be beyond all compare

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Are her children okay?

Is her mother secure?

Are her siblings well?

She has to be sure

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She concerns herself

with every iota

She is the heart of her family

the engine, the motor.

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A dynamic Director,

talented, able

A potent force

around the table

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She keeps things on track

when they disagree

She’s known as “the mother

of the MDC”

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Caring, guiding, 

striving for good

Making sure the way forward

is well understood

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Whether young or old,

she’s respected by all

One person here, even stands up

To answer her call

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Be it ordinary folk

or meeting with royalty

She is always the same

and demonstrates loyalty

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You’ll never be thrown

under the bus 

She’s highly protective  

It’s not ME, its US!

We’ll all miss you 

So very much,

Move onwards and upwards,

But please keep in touch!