Dad

(A tribute to my Dad on his death anniversary)

No tombstone can bury you
No fire can ever burn
You live in me, every moment
I meet you at every turn
Years ago you thought you left me
Na, this you never could
Cause you can never leave me
A fact, I always understood
My every breath is yours
My eyes see what u see
Those lovely colourful flowers
That humming honey bee.
My ears always yearn
To hear whatever’s said to you
The melodies, the jingle of bells
The burst of diwali crackers too
The sweetness of your taste
Never bitter, serene as a dove
The pleasures we derived together
Sharing our meals & love
I still smell those moments
I still smell, as you would
The aroma from Mom’s kitchen
And prayers mingled with sandlewood
My every breath is yours
I touch & feel you dear Dad
Feelings cannot change with time
You live in me, so I’m never sad