Gift Daddy.

“Daddy-daddy, where’s my Christmas gift?” Asked the little girl with doe-like eyes,

She ties a paper to the tree with her wish written on it and dances away in the darkness of the Eve.

 

“What did you wish for, darling?” her mother asked her cautiously,           

“You’ll see”, she said softly with tears in her eyes.

 

The next morning she woke up and ran towards the tree,

Her shoulders dropped and eyes teary she slouched under the tree.

 

“Mommy, why didn't I get my Christmas gift? She asked in her soft voice,

“What did you ask for?” her mommy asked yet again making no other noise.

 

“Daddy”, she said and hid her face in her hands,

Her mother wept and held her daughter against her chest.

 

“He’s not coming back, sweetie. He left us.” She said,

“Why did he leave us, mommy? Am I that bad?” her daughter asked.

 

“No darling, he left us because God loves him more,” she answered with all her might,

“But he said I love him more than anyone”, her arms around her mother getting tight.

 

“He’s in Heaven, sweetie. He is happy there.” Her mother answered with her walls falling apart,

She looked at her father’s picture again and smiled a sad smile.

 

“Okay mommy, can I tell him something?” Her mother nodded slowly,

“I love you, daddy”, she murmured and lowered herself in her mother’s arms.

Author's Note

Merry Christmas, guys! (In advance) I am updating after a long time, so I'm sorry for that. This hasn't happened to me, so don't feel bad. I just wanted to write something for Christmas and well, this is what came up. Sorry if I ruined somebody's Christmas spirit.

Reviews

[Arunima]

An emotional piece .... i have gone through this feeling..:(

[David Lewis Paget]

Very poignant, Simran. The loss of a parent is incomprehensible to a child, and I think you've captured that here.

[Simran Kewlani]

Thank you, David. :)

[Confuser]

I thought it was quite beauiful and sad. The story was so sweet and I just loved it. Sorry, I am just awaking, and my son is still up. Thank you. Lovely. Great writing. Keep it up!

[Simran Kewlani]

Thank you, Dale. :)

[Confuser]

You are welcome. Well written. So sad.

[Gee]

Really sweet write which read like a story.

[Simran Kewlani]

Thank you, Gee. I give you the credits because you've got a really cute name. :)

[Saddam]

Beautiful piece dear friend....................... Happy New Year to you.

[Simran Kewlani]

Thank you, SSADD. Same to you. :)

[Luna Zerimar]

I've been sitting here for the past hour just trying to think of what I can possibly say.

And, my mind's still blank.

Wonderful piece. x

[Simran Kewlani]

Your reviews make me feel too high of myself. Trust me, I am not so good at writing.
Anyway, thank you. Have a good year. x

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad and beautiful story in the poem. The real wishes of Christmas should be love and family near. Your poem did this. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Simran Kewlani]

Thank you, Coyote.
I hope you have a good year ahead. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a safe and fun New year.

[R Smith]

a beautiful tale for christmas Simran, so sad but so endearing too, very well written a perfect christmas wish, merry christmas to you and your family :)

[Simran Kewlani]

Thank you, Richard. :)
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year for you and your family as well. Hope you have a good year ahead of you.

[anne]

this is beautifully sad...there must be many who must be suffering from problems...let everyone get happiness these days ad season....good job dear....:))

[Simran Kewlani]

Thank you, Anne. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

there are so many people who feel this kind of sadness during Holidays .. i think it should be out there a lot more ... nice job! i like your closing lines .. such a profound poignant sadness :(
E.

[Simran Kewlani]

What should be out there a lot more?
Thank you, by the way. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

discussions, poetry etc .. celebrations that include those that have intensified feelings of grief and sadness .. ;)
E.

[Simran Kewlani]

Oh okay.
Thank you again. :) Merry Christmas.