Dear Papa,
Thank you papa for being what you are, as nothing could better be!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
From the time you’d take me to your office,
when I was as little as one or two
To the time you saw me off for abroad,
for the first time I was going to,
A special bond, strong attachment, veiled care,
is certainly always there
the priceless one-dollar bill at the airport from you is still with me!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
No matter what, to you as I talk,
all worries end and my cries turn into glee,
The soothing comfort in you is like
being at the placid lake of a serene valley,
You are not an anchor to hold me back,
nor a delightful sail to take me everywhere
But the sun after a stormy weather, and a guide like a lighthouse in the sea
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
From the discourse of Physics,
Chemistry, Eco, and Psychology,
To value me and appreciate all
what is given by the almighty,
You have taught me to live every moment of life without any worry!
You have been the ultimate guru- the best mentor to this mentee!!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
You have festively celebrated and
flaunted my achievements, big or small!
You have not only pampered me,
but protected and stood by me in every fall!!
There were times I thought you were being a just little bit hard on me,
but in no time I understood that you were making me!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
When I cried for one mark lost,
you showed the significance of being beyond foremost!
Reach for the moon you still encouraged,
optimistic attitude you always cared!
You taught us to read, to play, to travel,
not just in words but being the role model!
Could not ask God for more, you have been the Kalpataru tree!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
Discussing the planets and stars have
added to our special connection and synergy
Your calculated predictions and
brilliant intuitions work perfectly for me
I feel grateful to be bestowed by qualities
of you in me for what I am, and I can be
You are the ideal counselor, my inner voice and constant source of positive energy
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
Life becomes simple around you,
a magic is created in your presence,
Wisdom of Buddha is undoubtedly
reflected in your divine radiance!
You are kind, amiable, gentle human;
I have rarely seen you angry,
The candor, intelligence, and creativity are carried in simple modesty!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
The only thing better than having you as a father
is our children having you as granddad!
Overly pampered with unconditional love and care
as in nana’s home, everything is permitted!!
Playing like a child, letting boundless jumping
and allowing messing in the home freely,
You are the ‘Coolest person’ on this earth for this rowdy army!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
I dread the time we won’t be around-
in this physical form, tough as it sounds!
The time of the hospital when you weren’t well,
the world would end is not what I felt!
For that terrible moment, I didn’t exist,
but, God was kind to show sun in thick mist,
Each and every moment we have, life is to cherish, celebrate and be merry!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
Very rare that we are able to share,
our true feelings even to whom we care!
Can’t express enough my deep love, respect,
and gratitude in this poetic flair!!
You are the most beloved father on this earth,
my siblings would agree,
The home is the no less than a heaven along with mummy!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
Thank you papa for being what you are, as nothing could better be!
Richly blessed is what I feel, every time I look at me!!
-Hina
