Sunday, June 21, 2026

FATHERS DAY

 At  my age and stage, not many but a lucky few blessed ones  have their parents  by their side . I lost both before I was forty. I do not think  one needs special days to feel grateful to  parents  but such occasions do  keep   one reminded of this wonderful relationship full of selfless love and  affection from parents’ side , though unfortunately not always  returned or reciprocated  by the kids.Increasing number  Old age homes and vriddhashrams   are a testimony to this bitter  truth. I remember my father  as  someone , who led a simple highly contented  life , never caring for any material gains. Never a pampering or cajoling type, but always  alive to  our needs, which  he tried his best to fulfill .Even while buying cloth for our school uniform, he would go for the best. His trademark thaila  always  hung on his shoulders, fresh vegetables were carried home daily. I am lucky  to have inherited  his genes and  at times,  it feels good when  others, who knew him   have nice things to say about him. 

 Things are never the same  when parents are gone  !


HAPPY FATHER'S  DAY !!

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