Ode to My Father

What can I give you, papa?

You have given me the whole world

You have been my Guru and hero

Since I was little girl

What can I say Papa

When you have showered me

With your immense love

You run to me when I am in trouble

You never look for praises

There is no one to boast you

You just go on working quietly

For the one you love the most

Your dreams are seldom spoken

Your wants are rarely heard

Most of the time and in many instances

Your worries go just unnoticed

You are there as a firm foundation for me

Through all my storms of life

You are my only sturdy hand to hold

In stressful time of my life

There are no words to express my feelings

I am grateful for being my lovely father

Who leads me and teaches the right ways

Shows me always his unconditional love

You are my true friend I can to turn to

In both my good and bad times

You are my heavenly blessing and

A living God on the earth ‘I call you my papa’

On this special day, I wish to thank you

For what all you did for me with adoration

I solemnly appeal to Lord Udupi Krishna

To fill my Papa’s heart with cheers for ever

                                         --Geethanjali

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