PAPA

PAPA

BY SHRUTI ANINDITA VARMA

This was exactly after a year  Papa's went into his spiritualjourney .... I cannot say his death anniversary because a philosopher like him can never die.

Papa

Yesterday I got everything I wanted from the world

The universe conspired to gift me the love I deserved

My daughter came into my arms and made me complete

I became a mom thanks to her ….

Happy birthday darling…..

But today I lost everything and much more

My dad left my sister and me forever

He comes to meet my mom everyday though

I think he loves her more

He meets her in her dreams, he makes sure.

Never mind let me tell you my story

I know he is always there for me

He comes in my mom’s dream but physically he is there with me

He is my guardian angel so I am told

And on the path of life my hands he holds

To tell me what is wrong and right

To subtly show me the guiding light

I know he is happy for the life he has lived

I know he is happy for the lives he did give

I am proud of him for the lives he has made

In all their memories he will never fade

Today and everyday as I remember him,

The feelings I get, words cannot say

Emotions in my mind begin to play

I feel sad alone and then his thought makes me gay.

I am proud to be his daughter

I am proud to have him by my side

And knowing him so closely

Feels me with a sense of pride

I love you dad and I am proud of you

I miss you though but I am happy too

You came like a king and you lived like one

And till you lived you were a fun

Always an example for everyone around you

Be happy and enjoy life stayed true to you ….

And today as I think of you and remember you

My eyes are moist and words there are few

But let me sum up by saying

I love you

Today is the celebration of your philosophies

Today is the celebration of your life

And all that you ever said and did

Will stay with me throughout my life.

Thanks my guardian …. And what an Angel !!!

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