It is YOU !

Today in the afternoon when I entered the room, he was asleep. I picked up my bike's keys and was about to leave the room making sure his sleep doesn't get disturbed. Something just struck into my head and my feet stopped moving. I turned around and had a look at him. I felt this was probably the first time I watched my father sleeping. My heart went heavy. I realized he is getting old. His facial skin isn't that shiny and young which I used to admire years ago! He is getting bald. His lion shaped chest has got more white hairs than before and shoulders have shrunk. In a flash of time, my childhood passed by my eyes. A question popped in my head, what and how much have I given him back for what all he has given to me? Is it really enough what I do as per my understanding for him? A sense of responsibility got stronger and so my desire for him! Realization of time which is running faster hits my brain! Parents are not immortal. !

I left for Australia again this time on 19th Nov,2010. This was the third time I was leaving. We both understand the to and fro ritual now! I hugged him and men don't cry but this time, I did! Not only for the reason of leaving home! This time, my heart was broken! Without saying a word, he said a lot. He gave me the power a man should possess! That 2 minutes of hug was so required! I touch his feet, get blessings and leave for the journey!

I shall and I will stand by you no matter what! I Love You dad!