Father..

I know not father from where to begin,

For you were my universe

And the moment spent together, the twinkling stars

On the vast canvas of my memories' sky.

Our bonding impossible to portray in words,

Your  memory is  the sparkling strength,

Which coaxes me to move ahead

Even in the bleakness of  night sky that my life has become

Because of your absence - devoid of the carefree happiness.

Your  precious memories bring back  your loving smile,

That used to stretch upon seeing my curious face,

Trying to reassure me that everything was fine.

That you love me selflessly for whatever I am

And even for whatever I couldn't be.

Father, not a single day passes when I  don't remember,

Those quiet afternoons resting my little head in your comforting arms,

And sharing silly incidences making almost no sense,

And yet making so much of sense.

I loved you carrying me piggyback,

And I loved tying your hair in bunnytails..

I remember your eyes always full of pure affection,

And I remember the way you always made me feel like a princess.

Father, you were a picture of gentleness,

Even in anger, you never lost your composure.

At one moment you were a loving mischievious boy,

The very next, a responsible wise caretaker.

I admire the way you rose to achieve,

The height of success that you did.

Yet you never grandly claimed anything,

And let us enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Papa, I'll be proud to become even a remote replica of yours,

I know it's not easy, for I lack your divine qualities.

Papa, I'm sorry for hurting and letting you down many times,

But I know that you know too, how much I love you..