Today was different
I didn't have to call you on my way to the airport,
I was deprived of your silent wish,
It's different,
'Cause I don't have to call to speak to you,
You're around, always around
With me, everywhere I go,
To make up for the visits I craved for,
Which you didn't!
I didn't have to call you on my way to the airport,
I was deprived of your silent wish,
It's different,
'Cause I don't have to call to speak to you,
You're around, always around
With me, everywhere I go,
To make up for the visits I craved for,
Which you didn't!
Today is different.
Who do the kids run up to
Where do they get the grand freedom
To fiddle with your phone,
Who'll feed them the crispy peanuts,
That was an excuse to snuggle with you,
Who will relish plucking them fresh guavas,
Who will tell them the countless stories,
From the chest of the journeys you lived,
The tonga ride of Guwahati,
The swimming with the relief bags,
Across the swelling rivers of Sirlo,
The tricks and puzzles with numbers
The quiz of grandparents' names, and their stories
Who will giggle and laugh, who will crave for them
The way you would, Bapa!
Who do the kids run up to
Where do they get the grand freedom
To fiddle with your phone,
Who'll feed them the crispy peanuts,
That was an excuse to snuggle with you,
Who will relish plucking them fresh guavas,
Who will tell them the countless stories,
From the chest of the journeys you lived,
The tonga ride of Guwahati,
The swimming with the relief bags,
Across the swelling rivers of Sirlo,
The tricks and puzzles with numbers
The quiz of grandparents' names, and their stories
Who will giggle and laugh, who will crave for them
The way you would, Bapa!
Today's different.
The table is orphaned, the bed feels cold,
The phone has stopped ringing,
But you're all over,
With the beaming smile,
Brimming with love, and blessings,
Today's different, without you around
Our eyes turn moist at times,
Maybe a bit too often,
Yet force a smile we owe you back!
The table is orphaned, the bed feels cold,
The phone has stopped ringing,
But you're all over,
With the beaming smile,
Brimming with love, and blessings,
Today's different, without you around
Our eyes turn moist at times,
Maybe a bit too often,
Yet force a smile we owe you back!
© Sashikant Mohanty
Great tribute Shashi
ReplyDeleteThank you Dada
DeleteThe great void described with great eloquence
ReplyDeletethanks Jyoti
DeleteVery touching words.... Sashi
ReplyDeleteThank you Bobby!
DeleteThe void that can never be filled described with such eloquence
ReplyDeletethanks, Jyoti
DeleteFeelings spoken and words make it grand, can understand no words enough to fill the place still it's a superb gesture..
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written.. May you get to play the father's role to your children as you experience..
ReplyDeleteThank you Didi. Doesn't seem like it's been two years since I spoke to him last!
DeleteVery very touching indeed... No matter what our age... It is always difficult to lose a parent.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dear Ashok. Indeed a vacuum too deep to be fathomed
DeleteWords are so well weaved Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Saswat
DeleteHeart felt feelings.U tried to express though words are always not enough for dt.
ReplyDeleteYes.. can't ever express my feelings for him
DeleteLots of strengths to you, Sashi. Be the father he was to you. That would be the greatest tribute to a man who is loved so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Natasha Apa.. I can try but too difficult to fill his large shoes and I would like it to be like that
DeleteVery aptly put Sashi... I can go through the pain in your words. But he will always be around you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much dear Papu!
DeleteSorry everyone - for missing to acknwoedge all this while. Your wishes and prayers meant a lot and mean a lot today
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