On Father's Day

On Father’s Day I too want to give you a gift My Son
To Manas
who is a young Power Engineer


On Father’s Day I too want to give you a gift My Son
A legacy of determinations and desires
Of living in Happiness in every situation of life.
The highest goals of life can only be achieved 
By those who believe in converting every struggle
A stair to rise up more in life.

Problems and difficulties of life my son
Are blessings of God to put you on stride.
Failures too are meant to make your efforts
More shining and meaningful for your life.

If you want to rise-up high in the sky
You will have to dive deep in your life,
If you want to touch the lofty heights
Never forget the ground
From where you got your first light.

Producing light and giving it to others, 
Is not an ordinary work of life, My son,
With this feeling, if you comply your works
The glory of doing something for a noble cause
Would give you the wealth of Happiness throughout your Life.


Ravindra K Kapoor
Kanpur India  19th June 2011

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 9/8/2011 9:00:00 AM
Stopping by your excellent poetry today to thank you for your kind comments on mine Ravindra. Love, Carol
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Ravindra K Kapoor
Date: 5/4/2012 9:41:00 PM
Thanks Carol for your precious comments.Ravindra
Date: 6/22/2011 1:23:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by with your sweet comments, Ravindra. Be sure to let me know when you post new poems. I'm going to have physical therapy and won''t be online as much, but I do love reading your work. Love, Carolyn
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Ravindra K Kapoor
Date: 6/22/2011 7:22:00 PM
Thanks for the msg. I will let you know. Please take care of your Therapy. Our good wishes for your health are there with you and it would always be there with you. Love and best wishes..Ravindra
Date: 6/19/2011 9:24:00 AM
Dear Ravindra, this is a very touching tribute for your son and filled with good advice. Indeed, God does put obstacles in our path so we can overcome them and grow from the experiences. Words of wisdom, my friend! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/19/2011 8:02:00 AM
"If you want to rise-up high in the sky You will have to dive deep in your life, If you want to touch the lofty heights Never forget the ground" Such cool words you have left for someone who will no doubt soak in! WOW!
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Date: 6/19/2011 5:50:00 AM
All through reading I was smiling but covered with goosebumps and a lump in my throat. An exquisite gift to your son, Ravindra. :))
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Date: 6/19/2011 5:27:00 AM
Inspiration has filled the pages of poetry over this weekend here at PoetrySoup. I am happy to have been able to read your poetry here today Ravindra. Have a wonderful Sunday I will be back soon to read more. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/18/2011 7:02:00 PM
For you I think, father's Day is every day as you have constantly paying tributes to your father by translating his work, a nice legacy
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Date: 6/18/2011 6:24:00 PM
You have summed up several pieces of great advice to your son in this very wise and succinct poem, Ravindra. I am happy to see you back here at this moment. it's always a pleasure to visit you when you are on board!
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Date: 6/18/2011 3:06:00 PM
this write is a lovely gift also Ravindra my friend for your son... a special blessing to be proud of for his accomplishments .. a stunning portrait in words my friend...am on PS for a little bit.. then off house hunting again tonight for my son for Father's Day..but he is single still..luv.. Happy Fathers Day to u..
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Ravindra K Kapoor
Date: 6/19/2011 12:35:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comments Linda. Manas is yet to get married. I would invite my friends on PS, when we find a suitable match for him or he informs his own choice. ...With best wishes..Ravindra
Date: 6/18/2011 12:14:00 PM
oh, this feels me with warmth... happy father's day; manas must be proud of his dad... fascinating offering! :) huggs,nette
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Date: 6/18/2011 12:11:00 PM
On father's Day this is a small gift to my son Manas in response to his gift for me. Ravindra K Kapoor
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