Daddy

It happened at the age of three
Still hitting the brain..!!
I pulled my dad's shoes on one leg..!!
I made a cotton mat on my father's chest 
When he came home at night after work..!!

I covered my face with 
My daddy's turban..!!
My stomach, 
Which was filled with food by my mom, 
Will be hungry again when my dad comes..!!

The basket in front of the bicycle 
Is my royal throne..!!
The journey that will continue for a long distance
With all of Daddy's hands as a bulwark..!!

Dad said, 
My daughter is beautiful in the flowers in the park..!!
Dad cried all night, 
Unable to say goodbye to Grandpa to 
Come and pick me up..!!

When the train journey was canceled 
I came back and joined my dad..!!

Dad's face turned red with a smile..!!
Dad was amazed at how stubborn I was..!!
Only I have a higher love than my brother..!!

Enjoyed me relentlessly while am sleeping..!!
Beautifully handed the pen to my pinch hands..!!
The inequality between the boy and the girl 
Was completely differentiated..!!

All these for one word..!!
For a word I say..!!
DADDY..!!
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April 30, 2021 at 9:25 AM
POWERFUL STUFF!! This is both intriguing and thought-provoking, Keerthana...really is quite deep. Disturbing in some ways also -- makes quite an impact -- Impressed! My best regards -- cheers! :) john
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