My first memory of him
Was sitting in an arm chair,
Reading…
It was his passion
Till his last days.

Oh my dad,
You always stood like
A silent tree
Giving cool shades to
My youthful days.

Never have I had a memory
Of you raising the wield
Of authority,
To punish my childish pranks.

Your honesty,
Which is what I remember,
Fondly
How you were revered by
One and all
Which was a protective light
Guided us in
Life’s dangerous paths.

Your courage
And stubbornness
Stood as solid as a rock,
Whether against
Devils or ghosts.
Always had me wondering.

You were a diligent captain,
Steering the ship of
Our family against
Life’s all odds,
To reach the shore of
Success.

Your logic
That seemed in your hands
Like a balance to
Weight life dualities.
Shall set example for me.

Your intelligent
Surpassed all.
You were always in search
Of a new pearl in
This vast ocean of
Knowledge.

Your dignity
Which you guarded in yourself
Like a treasure,
Will always teach me to
How to live like a man.

What shall forever be impression
In my memories
Are those last moments of your life,
When you said to me
That you had no more worries in life
And are a fully contented man.

I perfectly
Understand dad,
What you meant by that
Oh, dad,
You gave us all
More than a father ever could
You indeed played a part
Of good father.
I am sure.
I can never be a father like you
To my children
Thanks to God for
Giving me the chance to
Play the part of
Your son.
Oh, my dear dad…