Based on various newspaper sources and surveys- it has been shown time and time again- that MOTHER is the most beautiful word in the English language. And without a shadow of a doubt our very existence-our genetic make-up- our actions and interactions are nurtured right through the womb. A lot has been written and portrayed in social media through songs,journals, reports and poems about MOMS- and how beautiful and wonderful they are. I wonder if my Mother is happy the way I turned out- I guess not- but she'll be proud of whatever her son tries to achieve and I hope she forgives my inactions.
So it can be (cheekily) stated, Mother's are the 'celebrities' of the parenting world... and that's why-this space is dedicated to all our Dad's out there. To show how much we love you.
A LETTER TO ALL OUR FATHERS,
This one's for you dear father. This one's for you- all my words- all my actions- all the consequences- and all the praise- all the advice- all the responses- all the carelessness-all the wishes- my faults and strengths- my will and my desires- and all the love and care- It all stems from you Dear Dad.
I wonder what were your thoughts on the Day I was born. This little, puny, tiny baby- one day would try to become a man (I'm far from it though)- but the keyword here is 'TRY'.
I wonder if I'm like you Dad, do I remind you of when you were a younger lad? Did you have this free careless spirit within you? Were you a rebel? Did you enjoy breaking the rules? Did you care about what you thought was right and not what the society thought? Were you an egoist?I'm sure you didn't have many flaws like I do :-P. Flaws is my speciality! But, I sure do remind me of you sometimes- and I carry your genes - I must be... no indeed... I am your 'Soul's copy'.
And, I wonder if I've lived up to your expectations. We know all fathers have expectations from their children- some big, some small, some career oriented and some for life. Especially, us lot (rather crudely)- we believe so much in the SOCIETY, in the FAMILY VALUES, in the COMMUNITY- I appreciate it so much that you have continued to be flexible with your expectations. In fact, you have levelled them in parallel to mine- what an act of pure unselfishness- this indeed shows how much of a GIVING person you are, Dad. You care about how I feel more than your personal choices. Thanks ever so much- You are truly an example to me.
'Is it a bird... Is it a plane?... No... It's a REAL HERO... and he's with us all the time!!'
I wonder how do you feel when I make mistakes (which I do quite so often)- Do you feel bad, do you feel embarrassed- do you feel 'when will he learn?'- or do you feel- 'I wish he could listen to me'. I'm so sorry for all the times I didn't listen to you, Dad. They always say 'wait till it happens to you'- well it won't happen to me from my children- but I just don't accept other people's arguments (forget about children)- I don't know how you coped with mine! You are truly a man of steel. Forget about fictional superpowers- it requires superhuman mental strength and determination to nurture and up bring a CASE like me- and my my! You did a marvellous job indeed.
I wonder if it is a Job to be dad? I guess, it just COMES to you- the responsibility, pressures, expectations, care, good will and security- it just comes naturally to a father. And by heavens- you are endowed by magnified levels of all these traits and more! And thereby, my selfish nature shall not permit me to be one- I shall always admire your selflessness and your courage. How you've steered through tough times- how you've been both a mother and a father to us. How you've been our guiding light. How you've helped us physically,emotionally and mentally through all the stages of our lives. HOW YOU'VE MADE US WHO WE ARE!
I wonder if it's too late to say sorry- to BE sorry. Well, they say it's never too late. And I wonder if you may ask 'sorry about what, son?'- well my faults are infinite- my denials and justifications countless- I always had an ARGUING point across my sleeve. But know this dear father- this distance away is teaching me each day- what a magnificent creation of universal love a father really is. With each passing moment- this realisation strengthens- that It is you who I wish to be like- in your nature- in your character-in your compassion- in all your resoluteness- in your guidance- in your strength- in your will-and in your love and care.
Indeed, there can only be ONE YOU- There can only be ONE DAD- And I'm so very proud and ecstatic to have YOU as my father. God has blessed me with the purest guardian soul on planet earth. I don't say this enough- but I love you so much dear father.
A MILLION THANK YOUS! A thank you from us dear dad- THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING US TO BE A BETTER HUMAN BEING.
Lots of love and gratitude,
It's me :-)
This one was for all our fathers- from their biggest FANS in the world- their sons and daughters.
(Group Hug)
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