13-2-2016 8:00 AM

To my father

I thought that you fought

in moments of pain,

but you hugged death

as you loved life...

Your unblemished will

suffered the loss of heart,

but never did you cry

to see us all in despair...

A life of supreme virtues

who can live except greatness?

when morals degraded

you held on the devotion...

Memories of inspirations

and future of absolute manhood

you left behind in me,

we differed, i said

but why is it 

that i cherish to be You?

I want you to call me

when we illusory

watch you go in Ganges,

teach me about me

when they grant you peace..

Waiting for you

in dreams and other levels

request is to enlighten

my soul with knowledge..

So strong is your love

that i allow you

to take over,

yes take over me

'cause i know

i will be happy.

'cause

'none can measure happy or sad'

Reviews

[¿]

Another poem which I didn't enjoy but I can feel it....
Nothing much changes on a person's demise...only the amount of love from his close ones increases and so the amount of his/her being missed....I love the way you expressed your condolence for yourself.....Strong guy!
Thanks for sharing this one.....even if twas not easy to share... (maybe)

[Gaurav]

Thanks a ton Tahsin...i know with time the love deepens and it's like you want yourself to immerse in a sea of love and never come back...but we come back to the world of real superstitions and hatred and then we want to say that 'let's love and not fight'

[¿]

Indeed agreed! You're heartedly welcome :) !!

[barleygirl]

Great job of describing how you & your father's essences are somewhat blended, but also contrasting, & forever linked as your father's life appears to be fading into a different realm. I love that your thoughts shared here are unique & not at all like many of the ideas people often think upon the death of a parent.

[Gaurav]

Thankyou so much for your kind appreciation on emotions. Bless you :)

[Bonnie Paige]

I find your poems very easy to read. The kind of read that first made me interested in deep meanings from simple words. Knowing it's not just words but you must think to understand what is being sad.
Great work!

[Bonnie Paige]

I find your poems very easy to read. The kind of read that first made me interested in deep meanings from simple words. Knowing it's not just words but you must think to understand what is being said.
Great work!

[Gaurav]

Thank you for your sweet words..glad that you like :)

[Bhumika Rao]

that was extremely beautiful,you must be having so much love & admiration for your father!!!
'but you hugged death
as you loved life...'
a really good example of 'irony'

i really loved it!!

[Gaurav]

Thank you Bhumika. Yes i admire him a lot :)

[Samuel Dickens]

Much of what you say reflects my own feelings about my father and his life. Mother was sometimes missing, but always, there was father. Your words are full of heart.

[Gaurav]

Thank you Samuel for your kind words. I am glad you could relate to it.

[Ayushi Sharma]

u r an amazing poet Gaurav!!!ur father must be feeling proud to have a son like u....u've writing amazing lines for ur father...keep writing!!!

[Gaurav]

Thankyou Ayushi for your positive feedback on the work.

[...]

would have to be a stone not to feel the emotion in this beautiful piece of art. So vivid your admiration, your respect, and adoration, it solutes in every line. Touching!

[Gaurav]

Thanks Lynn. Tears may dry with time but feelings get stronger. Appreciate your visit.

[Asmita]

Beautiful poem... the lines make these sentments echo... keep up the good work..
PS- loved the last 2 stanzas..

[Gaurav]

Thank you Asmita for relating to emotions. Appreciate it :)

[zunie frost]

Waiting for you
in dreams and other levels
request is to enlighten
my soul with knowledge..

So strong is your love
that i allow you
to take over,
yes take over me
'cause i know
i will be happy.
'cause
'none can measure happy or sad'


i really like these lines
your father must be proud to have you !!!

[Gaurav]

Instead i feel proud to have him..i am governed by his virtues..thank you for taking out time to review the poem :)

[zunie frost]

welcome my friend !!

[nupur chauhan]

awesome piece .. keep it up :)

[Gaurav]

Thanks Nupur

[Lydia Shutter]

The love you had for your father shines in this write. You are the legacy your father leaves on this earth. I am sure you will make him proud. Remember all he taught you and cherish his memory. I am sorry for your loss. The emotions in this write are beautifully expressed. Lydi**

[Gaurav]

Thank you Lydia.