The business class was as exquisite as it had be,The to and fro trips took an emotional toll on me,Like every time, this time too it was the same chauffer, "Sam",Things were quite well-versed between us, He would welcome me with a formal "Hello, Welcome aboard the luxury Merc!" followed by a fatherly hug that... Continue Reading →
How I learned shaving myself without dad's helpIt was tough at first,I didn't know how to use a blade,Although I was aware of the lather that the gel would produce,I used to watch my brother shave,I was never good at it, Never tried it either,How does a blade feel on your face?On your throat?While I... Continue Reading →
It wasn't some flashy jewellery, It wasn't some cool car, Things we do, They were simple, A walk alongside a park, A treat near a local store, Two rounds around the huge green boundary walls, On my little cycle, I would sway past him like a pro-racer each time when I would come across him... Continue Reading →
I was nervous, for the first time ever in my life, I was not used to the call "Dad", Never did I have thought about holding my baby in my own arms, I did have a rough childhood, divorced parents, Frightening memories, A series of bad luck, Thousands of hours of Self-isolation in my room,... Continue Reading →
It was beautiful, As she lay her head on her Dad's lap, She was able to recollect all her childhood memories, How her Dad used to bring various snacks for her, The Corn with a drizzle of lemon zest and chilly powder on it, He used to treat her like a Gem, The one which... Continue Reading →
"The affected area has been cut out of the organ, we can expect an elongated lifetime than proposed earlier" Stated the surgeon. . . "Dad why's the medicine bottle not over yet" Asked the son "Well, times up I guess" His Dad responded to his son's remark with a smile. "Dad, you would have sucked... Continue Reading →
It was a pleasant evening in Paris, a little drizzle and the pathway lit-up with beautiful street lamps which resonated with the 19th century. Beautiful dim street lights with yellowish blaze lit-up the streets with the smell of beautiful roses. Fresh and alive as the people who resided there. Everyone knew the source of the... Continue Reading →
I'm sorry for the time you had to binge-watch all the series alone, When you had to finish all the ice-cream alone without fighting Me, When you didn't have to fight for the Remote, When you no longer had to fight for the right side of the bed, When the time was elapsing at a... Continue Reading →
Just like a full moon day, Her face lit up, I’ve been chasing the sun for quite a long time now, I’m exhausted and tired, Maybe I should have listened to you, I should’ve taken a break, I do understand now, I’m a grown-up person, It’s the time when I prove myself, The first time... Continue Reading →
I was learning how to pedal for the first time How to balance a cycle, I cried "Keep a hold on the cycle dad, don't leave it" I begged him, I thought he was still running behind me, making me learn how to cycle, I kept on cycling And failed to hear "Keep the handle... Continue Reading →
He could see his "youth" in the boy, The boy sat at the corner of the street, nervous and still, The taxi driver could recollect his past, What could he do, Neither can he empathize nor can he console him, The Eerie silence added horror to the boy's almost moist eyes, The driver bought a... Continue Reading →
It has been a long time since I've shared my happy moments with someone, You were always there, I still wake up Sunday morning with a hope that you would return home with my treat, I've waited a long time to listen to "Very good son", You always told me that I've always made you... Continue Reading →
Writing my own story, I did pause for a while, Gave rest to these hands of mine which experienced situations that no one else would wish to, Experienced the touch of cheeks and the ashes too! And here they are, Tired and numb to feelings, Could no more sense the touch, The touch of love,... Continue Reading →
The world is so simple yet full of surprises, Some beautiful and some not so pleasant, A beautifully planned life turned upside down that day, He came with a test-result envelope that day, The result was traumatizing for the family, He was diagnosed with an ailment which had no cure, Even the finest among the... Continue Reading →
He visited the cabin again today, after 6 long years, His dad's cabin, Where his dad used to work, doing his research and experimenting on chemicals, Still the same setup, he recollected, Burette's and Pipette's, bottled chemicals with warning labels on them, Various distinct beakers placed side by side, He still remembers the day, when... Continue Reading →
Dear Dad, I know you would be reading this, I know that I have changed a lot, from a boy who didn't know what responsibilities are to a person who now takes care of the family. I know that I can't match your level of precision in taking care of the family. But somewhere you... Continue Reading →
A heartfelt letter, Relations are always special, and when its a father-son duo, there are not only memories but experiences.
There's not only seriousness but laughter and happiness.
Let's rejoice this relationship.
His dad asked him one fine day when he was playing with his remote control car, "Whom do you like the most, Mom or Dad?" His innocent face had a cute smile on it and his answer was just silence. Dad and Mom laughed a lot, seeing the expression on his face like he didn't... Continue Reading →
