Where are you now ?
In the whispers of the night
As I glance the sky
I feel you guiding me to the Orion and to the clusters above
They hold a whole new world within , you would say..
You changed lanes and disappeared
Leaving a void never be filled
Faded into an unknown space
You left leaving your fragrance felt
But Where are you now ?
You were rare and unique
Not understood by many
Unwavering and resolute
Dewy eyed and loving
Leaving behind your wisdom your light
I pledge to let it shine and spread to many
Wish I had more time to make memories with you
More tales to tell my little ones
More laughter and hugs with you
More sharing of jokes and loves for songs
Wish I could learn some more from you
Or just sit and listen to you
I wish we had more time
But where are you now ?
Some say it’s destined
That you had to go
But I say that you had decided to go
You heard your calling and wanted to go back home
Eschewing every bond
You shared your future
And wished for another life and another place
Reminding me that the soul never dies
You were ready to decamp
But where are you now ?
I promise and pray that we will meet again soon
Somewhere in this lifetime
I shall touch your hand
And somewhere I shall see you smile
As you spread your radiant light
You will live in me forever Pa
I am sending you a copy of this
Do read and tell me if I wrote alright
I promise to be a learner always
Humble and loving to the core
And to walk as you taught
Wish to walk with you again
But where are you now…..
– Preeti Manaktala.
An Ode To My Father
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