This one is for my dad.
I had started writing this a long time ago but could never finish it. So many things to express, but has been pending as words could not justify my feelings. This still doesn’t fully, but here it goes:
I wish I had met you one last time…
I wish I had shared one last beer with you…
I wish I had said ‘I love you Dad’…
I wish I had said ‘Thank You’ for all you did for us…
I wish I had said Good Bye…
We all say – “My Dad is My Super Hero”.
However, to me he was something more, something that a Super hero can never be. He was the most genuine, honest, kind, content and above all a simple man.
He tirelessly worked all his life to support us and fulfil our dreams. I wonder if he ever did anything for himself. After school, I had been mostly away. In the hustle of life little did I realize, life can take uncertain turns. Did not get a chance to express my unconditional love and respect for him. Not just because he was my dad, but as an individual as well.
He was not very expressive with words but silently taught me the ways life. Never intervened, and let me take my own course. Each time being there like a pillar of support.
He has been gone for more than a year now but he has left me with the most important lesson of my life.
Cherish the moments with those you love because one of these days you will say either,
I wish I had,
Or
I am glad I did
The choice is ours…
Life is short & uncertain and what we do in whatever time we have is all up to us. So,
– Express what you feel without any hesitation
– Call your friends just to say hi
– Forgive the ones who might have hurt you
– Love truly and laugh like nobody’s watching
– Never regret anything that makes you smile
– Take risks
– Be happy…whatever it takes.
His unexpected demise has made me more conscious of the unpredictability of life. I now try to make the most, of the time spent with my close ones. Being expressive about my love for them and maintaining a sense of security and warmth no matter how distant I am.
Thank you dad for everything.
Lovely post. Heartfelt. I am sure you make him proud.
Thank u.. I hope so.
Well said jiju.
Though i have only met him a handful of times, he was a simple, kind person.
His nature, personality is still alive through you , because you too are a great dad.
Thank u..
I too miss him.. My favorite mausa ji
I am sure he knows that too.. 🙂
U so well written Subir. I have so many memories with him. Childhood spent with u all. He was such a soft spoken, genuine person. Hvnt met a person nicer than him.
Yes. Good old days…
This made me teary eyed..I am sure he is proud of you and watching you from up there?
Hey. Thank u…
I hope so.
I know that you are making your dad proud. You are one of the most wonderful and supportive people I have met. Glad that we are friends!
Thanks. Me too. 🙂
God bless his soul ?
I believe one such post / forward must have inspired me to spend more time with my Dad, and “I’m glad” that we became beer buddies a few year ago, and that I started hugging my Mom more often.
It’s a very well written post. Not only is it reaching Uncle, I’m sure… It’s also inspiring others to spend quality time with their parents while they (the parents as well as themselves) are still healthy.
At a time, when polarizing politics is dividing two generations as well, this is an “idea worth spreading”. So thank you for that!
Thank u for the encouragement.. 🙂