Dr Hitendra Mehta Poet Free verse

Fatherhood Sans Giving Birth

Father is not just one 
who gives birth to children

I have seen friends 
who lost their father 
when they were in teens
and had to play role of father

They curbed childish instincts
to be carefree, play, eat and sleep
They calmed fear of family 
stating in childish tone 
gloom days too shall pass by

Tried to earn a bit they could 
sacrificed their own dreams 
but kept siblings dreams alive 
would study and work 
to keep the home fire burning 

Days passed by
Life became stable 
All siblings 
achieved their goals 
Teenage father rewarded 
for sacrificing childhood

Grown up siblings 
still regard elder brother
as a father figure 
An inspiring tale 
of father who became father 
before giving birth to children 

Father is anyone
who nurtures anyone not just own
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© Hitendra Mehta

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