When we changed continents to start afresh.
I know you are full of wonder…
At the new places we see…the new lives we live.
I know you watched me misty-eyed…
When I tied the knot and said my vows.
I know you blessed us heartily…
When we bowed before you that day.
I could sense your eyes widen with joy…
When Rai was born…and then Rio.
I can feel you stealing a smile…
When Rai recites a poem…and Rio breaks a toy.
I know your heart beamed with pride…
The first day I went to work.
Was it a different kind of pride?
When you saw me at my college awards?
I know you are amazed…
That didi is no longer skinny.
I know you are happy…
That your child is now a mommy.
I know you look after Ma…
As you said you would in your wedding vows.
She misses you for sure...
But you have made sure she is fine.
A lot has happened since you left…
Though it seems like just the other day.
But I know you have been watching over us all…
Then…before then…and always since then.
For Baba, who isn’t there in these happy photographs but has never really left our side.
I know you are amazed…That didi is no longer skinny.
I know you are happy…
That your child is now a mommy.
I know you look after Ma…As you said you would in your wedding vows.
She misses you for sure...
But you have made sure she is fine.
A lot has happened since you left…Though it seems like just the other day.
But I know you have been watching over us all…
Then…before then…and always since then.
For Baba, who isn’t there in these happy photographs but has never really left our side.
Date:14.12.09 (8 years since you left)
