Father Dear Father

This was written when my father who was suffering from the dreaded cancer breathed his last.He will always be missed.He has been my greatest inspiration.


When I was young , I was an ignorant fool ,
I hated your rules , I thought you weren't cool..

I wanted control of the TV remote you held ,
I spoke to boys and the way you just yelled !

I thought you were just being too unfair ,
Issuing order after order , without any care.

You didn't ever hug us or wipe a tear ,
I called you 'Hitler' behind your back,Oh,dear!

Now I am married , and a mother too,
I realize your concern for an adolescent new.

You knew  I could be easily waylaid ,
By the big,bad world , your precious maid.

Even without a hug , you held me close ,
You didn't wipe my tears , but helped me fight those.

You toiled and moiled throughout your life ,
To give us luxuries and a life sans strife.

Encouraged me to follow my goal ,
Praised my achievements before every soul.

I knew not then , but I do know now ,
I have been blind to your love and how !

Nothing can equal your love for me ,
Just wish you could forever be.

Now that the dreaded  'C'  has taken you away ,
I pray for you and miss you each day.