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His Son Called Him Uncle

She was selfish, bad mouthed, fighting with him endlessly He tolerated it patiently after all she was his wife, his duty She insisted on a kid, he thought maybe that will change her His child was cute looked just like him, he was overjoyed She had gone to her mother's place for delivery, refused to came back He kept calling her, asking forgiveness for things not done Letter after letter pleading again and again He missed his son, he couldn't leave him with someone as bad as her He spent many sleepless nights thinking of his wife and son She finally agreed but laid some atrocious conditions Standing in front of a sea he reflected on them He thought even if he agreed they wouldn't live amicably It will bear upon his own son He made a paper boat Wrote her name on a piece of paper kept it on the boat Placed the boat on water and watched it float She was gone from his life forever After divorce one day he went to see his son When his own son called him uncle he was heartbroken Date: 1/7/2021

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Date: 1/7/2021 10:01:00 AM
Oh God, such a sad story Rama. How true isn't it that so many compromises to be made for a blissful married life... Well written Rama... The last three lines..so touching... Love n hugs dear friend. ~ Ani
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 1/8/2021 6:57:00 AM
It is sad. I agree. Teaches a lesson - don't have kid's unless you are happy with wife / husband. Love and hugs Rama

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