For Daddy

How I wish to be back in the safe haven of your arms
Uncaring of everything in this world
Forget all the decisions I have to take
Forget the pains of living
Go back in time to the place
Where I was loved unconditionally
Where I was the princess and the world to someone
You were always the reserved kind
But with me you became a child
On your shoulders I rode to see the world
On your lap I sat and learnt to read
With you I discussed politics and philosophy
Also my guys and their psychology

I have sure grown to be just like you wanted
Although I didn’t become the Doctor you had wished
You understood what my chosen path meant to me
I have become responsible and mature
The love you showered on me
Has made me a beautiful flower
The cool relationship we share
Is the envy of many, I know

I miss the company, I miss the smile
I miss the arguments and I miss you!
I know you will always be there for me
But you are growing old with each passing year
And my heart grows heavy with concern for you
There were times when you have thought mom meant more to us
But you were wrong, you both mean just as much

Now all I can do is call you once in many days
I have so much to say, wonder how to say it all
I cannot get mushy on the phone
It seems so artificial somehow
And you would end up worrying about me
I have given you enough of that when I was growing up
So I just assure you everything is fine,
Make promises of a visit in the near future
And wait for the day we will all be together again!

PS: Personal. Originally posted at sulekha weblogs.