Dilemmas of today

दादू .... दादू अब मत कहना बेटा दादू नहीं दादा बोलना चाहिए। आप तो मुझे अकेला छोड़कर चले गए. अब ना मैं दादू ना दादा किसी को पुकार सकुंगी आपके जाने के बाद  कई दिनों तक लगता था की , आप गए ह...

                 But, I'm not waiting for you. I remember, The day I first saw you, White top and blue faded jeans, Red lips and a strand of hair on your face. You came towards me and asked me for the class, I was mesmerised, I just pointed, couldn't speak a word. I was on cloud nine as we were in the same class. I remember, The first lecture, I was late and couldn't find a seat, You smiled at me and said 'Here’. Trying to impress you I paid complete attention and even answered a few questions, But mind you, You diverted my focus. I remember, Our first assignment, the angel-like teacher had paired us together, You were confident that you’d do great, I was nervous that I don't mess it up. I worked relentlessly, not to gain marks but to gain your admiration. We came with flying colours and then began our regular chats. I remember, The day I asked you out for a date, It was my birthday a...

Dear Dad,         I choose my words carefully when I talk to you, with Mom I can talk for hours, maybe it's ought to be that sons are closer to their mom and daughters to their father. Whenever as a child I wanted anything from you, I always told Mom to tell you, not because I was afraid but I was more in awe and respect. I love the way you appreciate me, boast of my achievements when you talk to the relatives assuming I'm not present. You are a role model to me, your conduct is inspirational. It pains me today that a man who once used to carry me on his shoulders to school is ill. If I was a child today I would have said "Superman never becomes sick".It's difficult to convey my love to you but all I have is words and I've tried it through a poem. Hope you like it. I remember when you gifted me a bicycle and taught me how to ride, then you removed the learning wheels and left me by myself and I cried. And you said 'You must learn.' I remember ...