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 _________________________________ © Hitendra Mehta