Dad

Dad, you move me. I see in you so much loveliness, such that I wouldn’t think everyone is blessed with. You are a true gentleman. Words will fall short of how much you mean to me but I will still put a few moments down.

For all those times you sat by my bed till I fell asleep, for the trouble I caused you when I kept unwell, for your concern that nothing should go wrong in my life; you move me.

For all those times you believed in me and for those when you saw light in me, for when you pulled all stops for me and for such times that you reasoned with me; you move me.

For the moments we shared laughing, for those when you leant your shoulder to a crying me and for all those times you waited till we had a meal together; you move me.

For when you trusted me and knew I would do well, for the times you proudly spoke of my achievements to your friends and for when you saw a professional in me; you move me.

For all the life you gave to me, for all the joy you brought to me and for your undying, unconditional love; you move me.

Many may wonder why I am writing about my love for you so late in life. The sad truth is us kids don’t realize how much our parents mean to us until we have moved away.

The day I got married, I moved away. I cannot forget the look on your face, such happiness with blends of sadness in those eyes. You hugged me tight and choked back tears, only you could tell how hard it was to let go.

But don’t you know? You will always be my bestest man.