(My Dad and me)
Time
changes everything, so true is that
But
I am still the same Daddy, yours little girl.
With
the magic of time, your princess has grown up
From
your daughter to your friend and confidante.
Now,
one look at you and I instantly decipher your feelings
It’s
not easy to fool me now with that ever smiling façade.
There
was a time when I just demanded and nagged
Unable
to realize the adversities you went through;
You
spend sleepless nights during my fever and exams
And
I never thanked you even once.
You
gave me a rainbow when you were facing a storm
You
showered me with roses when you were pierced with thorns.
I
was little, unable to comprehend your sacrifices
Just
thought you were some super hero who has a solution for every problem.
Today,
as I saw you sitting with a weary look
I
instantly understood something is so wrong.
I
made a cup of ginger tea and offered you with a smile
You
grinned cheerfully and said how wonderful I am.
I
could see the few tears behind your spectacles
And
you broadened your smile to master the art of camouflage.
“Share
with me, you will feel better”, I said in a whisper
You
looked at me and clutched my hand in silence.
You
wondered how your little princess has become so understanding
And
I wished to ebb down all your pain, to be your super hero.
As
we gazed at each other with emotions playing the trick
I
got up and embraced you tightly for a whole one minute.
Your
face lit up with love and happiness
Now,
you were sure that you can confide in your daughter.
We
kept talking endlessly over cups of tea
Our
meaningful conversation slowly turned dust to gold.
Whenever I find my Dad distressed or worried about
anything, I keep all my work on hold and try to talk to him. I hug him tightly
and assure him that I will try my level best to come up with a nice solution.
My dad is still my super hero, but now even I wish to be his super hero along
with being his little girl.
This is perhaps the only thing that a father wants
from his children: a little time to listen to his problems, insecurities and worries.
Do you remember how much we used to crib about our silly problems when we were
younger? From a teacher being partial towards her favorite student to a friend
having the latest pen which we don’t have, we used to keep cribbing. And he
used to patiently listen without any complaints.
And now, when we are independent and well settled in
our life, our father needs us to be a patient listener. There can be no better
gift that we can give to our father than a tight hug and a healthy
conversation.
Hug your Dad today and initiate a conversation with
him. His joyful smile will surely warm up your heart.
This father’s day, I am expressing my love towards my dad by participating in the #HugYourDad activity at BlogAdda in association with Vicks.
