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)
7 comments:
HUGG. They never really leave us...you are so right. You left me misty eyed with this one. Loads of love.
The absence is more the presence, isn't it.. Love and hugs.. there must be so much of him in you..
Oshadharon. This is your 2nd best piece Tuli. I too do remember Kaku. And Kakima is as beautiful as ever. Some women age SO gracefully.
eshob likhish na....ki rokom chaap-chaap laage...
opened my blog after a decade...well, almost...and god! WONDERFUL STUFF...leaves me misty eyed
Oshadharon, ure best so far. Its positive, its remembering with love, its never been apart and its a promise to live and love and be a better human being for all that he was.
Bear-hug.
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