A TRIBUTE TO A FATHER 21ST JUNE 2020 IS THE FATHER’S DAY


A male-parent of the children
With profusion in parental love and affection
A male biological contributor of the infant’s creation
Possessing with it, all legal and social relationships
Besides, male parent carries certain rights and with it obligations
Even the step-father or adoptive father too has certain compulsions
To bestow upon the child the right kind upbringing under the circumstances
Care the child as their own – like a father-figure to be concise
Give child the right dose of value system right away required
Including all support system which is woefully needed
For upbringing the offspring in the best possible way wanted
For which paternal and maternal love are of paramount value though
For overall growth and development of the child
Thus taking care of physical and mental health
So that the child adjusts well in the society in which the child is living
Thus steering clear from the difficult situations which may arise without any warning
Fatherly pat quenches the inquisitive thirst of their children
And the children come to know about the world around them
Father’s guidance brings our journey back on the right track
And save children not to go astray
And save them from sure off-track movements
Father’s soft touch is as good as the hard one
Since these touches are for ensuring the children’s wellness. .
I had all the attention from my mother and father alike
Those years were really very impressionable
When both of them were there with us.
My father, a World War 1st Veteran
Who donned his uniform for the land of his birth
In his lifetime had seen ups and downs
During his active service tenure in armed forces
He gave credence to the idea of ‘duty first’
With utmost dedication and devotion which were the hallmark
The traits of which were transferred to me in plenty
My father too faced many a tragedies
Three of his brothers had accidental deaths
But faced every difficulty with resilience and courage
Determined that such tragedies should not put us in fear
He taught us that fear should not make us weak but faced with courage and determination
He practiced Ayurveda to cure his rural patients as a social service
So that cure could be bestowed to the ones who needed it the most
He actively participated in many a social causes
In whatever manner it was possible for him
With the limited resources he had that time
He nurtured us with the best diet he could afford
Inculcated positive outlook on life
As to how to face challenges which visit without much warning
Infused positive outlook on life in us
Even at the discouraging irritants
Which may visit us without any prior inklings
He taught us how to face up to any situation
Which he himself followed assiduously till his last day
While on his death bed at the ripe of age of Ninety SEVEN
When I was studying only in class SEVEN
Whilst anticipated that his end was so near
He called us near him with a smile
Gave four gems of advices which we still follow most conscientiously
Never interfere in others’ affairs unreasonably
Never be afraid of life’s challenges which may visit you suddenly
Never be reactive to anything that may happen with much warning
And finally always follow the dictum
The winner is the one who follows the Absolute Truth.
Subsequently, he breathed his last
With two tears flowing from his eyes
And God’s names on his tongue
Which I vividly remember even now
That is the TRIBUTE TO MY DEAR FATHER
AND may be to every father.
A worthy tribute
Thanks a lot Derrick sir. Regards.
Great prose. There is something unique about the bond between fathers and their sons or daughters. It is extraordinarily special, sacred, and beautiful. To celebrate Father’s Day my youngest daughter Alize put together a YouTube Video singing “Papa Can you hear me?” – Barbara Streisand – The song is like a prayer and really touches your soul. You can listen to it if you go on my website – https://authorjoannereed.net/happy-fathers-day/. Definitely worth a stop-over
First of all, thank you so many much for your invaluable comments on Father’s Day.
I shall go through the website and get know-how from the same. Regards.