Every time I fall down,
Every time I make a mistake,
Take a slightly wrong path
And my heart sobs secretly,
My father's calm countenance
Placates my weary soul.
I look at him
Tired, lost, tuckered out
He caresses my head
And narrates a story
About a girl
Who stood up with renewed equanimity
Every time she was hit down;
Who always learned from
Every misstep and experience,
Gaining medals of wisdom
In the casserole of her scars.
She is his favorite hero
A champion he boasts of.
My tears disappear
And I smile
As I recognize the girl and her stories;
The wind beneath my wings
The valor in my heart
My father is my soul-guide.
-Purba Chakraborty
(01.06.2016)
Linking this poem with Poets United Midweek Motif ~ Parents, Guardians, Significant Adults in the Lives of Children
Wow! What a gift, the way this child knows she is seen!
ReplyDelete"Gaining medals of wisdom
In the casserole of her scars.
She is his favorite hero
A champion he boasts of."
So beautiful the way you remember you Father.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tribute to your father, Purba :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully penned.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
Amazing !
ReplyDeleteThat is a very beautiful poem,Purba. Dads always have their ways of winning a daughter's heart.And she shall always remain his favorite hero. :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and touching is this relationship between father and daughter. What a wonderful words you have written.
ReplyDeleteNice tribute!
ReplyDeleteVery well written.
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute!
What an amazing tribute.... beautiful lines, esp the last verse honey... too good! :-) xoxo
ReplyDeleteA lovely & inspiring poem, Purba. :)
ReplyDeleteReally a heart- touching poem.
ReplyDeleteReally a heart- touching poem.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about the relationship between you and your father. You are so very fortunate, but, then again, so is he!
ReplyDeleteaw...fathers are fathers & always for their daughters...so beautifully sketched Purba....
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and inspiring.. Great way to remember one's father :)
ReplyDeleteGood fathering is so important for girls!
ReplyDeleteThat is so touching. I could relate to it as well. :D
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful lines. Loved it, Purba!
ReplyDelete100% rightly said Purba.. That's how a daughter looks up to her dad and that how he instills the right confidence in her.. This is my constant experience as a father of 2 daughters who always refer to me for concurrence and advice when anything concrete is being worked out on their behalf.. A nice post!
ReplyDelete"Gaining medals of wisdom
ReplyDeleteIn the casserole of her scars.
She is his favorite hero
A champion he boasts of."
Ahh.. such a heartwarming poem,dear.. Loved it to the core :)
Beautiful lines. Heart touching poem.
ReplyDelete"Gaining medals of wisdom
ReplyDeleteIn the casserole of her scars.
She is his favorite hero
A champion he boasts of."... Aah what a lovely tribute to daddy dearest dear. I relate to the relationship with my mom and me in this poem. So beautiful <3
A casserole of scars - what a unique turn of phrase which when thought about makes perfect sense - and yes, a wonderful tribute to your father :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat great tribute....
ReplyDeleteAs usual very nice & inspiring poem :)
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to have a father who believes in you and is your soul-guide. What a wonderful relationship!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSO touching and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bond depicted Purba....
ReplyDeleteCan identify.
ReplyDeleteThank God for giving us such wind beneath our wings... :)
It is from our mistakes we learn the most. The harder we fall, the stronger we become.
ReplyDeleteWow so beautiful and touching indeed. And yes, we are, the champions and the heroes for our parents. Very well written dear.
ReplyDeleteLucky girl to have such a father !
ReplyDeleteLovely! Father is always a hero for a daughter. Magic of words!
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute to your father.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. :)
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ReplyDeleteDaddy's Little Princess ................
Aditya S