Surprisingly since the onset of this summer, I have become an early riser. And my parents’ happiness knows no bounds for the same. The glint in their eyes and the hidden smile on their face turns my sunny days more bright. Yay!
Like every other girl I too am my daddy’s li’l princess who refuses to grow up. For me ‘My Daddy is the Strongest’ and will be my first love and my Hero forever.
Today morning, before leaving for office, he asked me to put Eye drops in his eyes. And as he leaned his head back on the back of sofa, I noticed the colors of his eyes. They have turned dull brown now which used to be of a brighter shade before. Does eye color change with age? Or is it just in my mind? He closed his eyes as I poured in two drops of medicine in it. And my gaze shifted towards his bearded face. Not bearded exactly. Or were they stubble? Err may be a li’l more than stubble. And to my surprise, white linings adorned his face. When did he turn that old? Last when I saw his face, it was a mix of black, grey, and white! And today every strand of his facial hair has turned to white! Something churned inside me and I felt a lump in my throat.
Before moving away with the small bottle of eye-drop in my hand, I paused for a minute to look at his strong hands. Like always they were absolutely neat and clean. Nails perfectly cut short. He never forgets to apply Nivea on them. I noticed, his hands too were adorned with linings. Linings of subtle wrinkles have started to grace his hands.
My Daddy is aging gracefully. And each wrinkle and every strand of grey/white hair tells so many stories of his entire life. Stories of the struggles he has gone through. Folklores of his dreams- incomplete, failed, and fulfilled. Poetries of how proud he is of his children even when they never left a stone unturned to hurt and disappoint him. And the tinge of fear mingled in buckets of Hope about the day when a prince charming would come galloping on his white horse to sweep away his princess off her feet and take her away from him.
Dear Daddy, You will always be my First love and my Hero forever. For me 'My Daddy will always be the Strongest'.
Daddy proudly posing while devouring the whole-roasted chicken that his Li'l Princess prepared especially for him.
such a touching post !
ReplyDeleteI miss my dad a lot :( post my wedding
I am still his princess and will always be.........
I cant wait to visit home after reading this :-/
Aaawww ....this is such a heart tugging post ...one that makes you laugh and cry at the same time and that picture of your father with the roasted chicken which his princess prepared for him is so heart warming :))) A soul post :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tribute to your dad and what a good daughter you are. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteLoved it :)
ReplyDeleteThis post is heart-touching Preetilata. The pic of your Dad reminds me of my own Dad. I exactly used to feel the same seeing him when he was alive. Father's are truly precious.
ReplyDeleteeven when they never left a stone unturned to hurt and disappoint him. :P :D did you show this to daddy? what did he say?
ReplyDeleteI loved your post, mine is about my dad too :) I miss him a lot and pray that his soul is at peace in heaven.
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This was a very inspiring post, written with great love and devotion, thanks for sharing ! Brilliant !
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute snap-- dad's love their daughters for a good reason.
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This makes me want to call my Dad immediately and I will. Tell your Dad that I said he's got a wonderfully sweet and extremely talented daughter! ♥
ReplyDeleteomg !!!!!! I hope your dad did throw a few bits around... for greedy souls like me who would have seen this pic... and sigh... :P :P :P :P drooled like crazy !
ReplyDeleteSuch a heartfelt and beautiful post. Touched.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely true! Whatever you felt about your dad, will go well with mine. For me, my dad as well mom is angels who truly bear me infinitely under any circumstance of war. The way u cared for your dad touched me. Lovely post preeti... my regards to uncle :)
ReplyDeleteSo very sweet, Preetilata!! We all think of our dads as the strongest, most handsome men and are surprised to see age on them! I too feel odd watching my dad walk with a little stoop now and have to remind myself that he is 74+!
ReplyDeleteDads are great at eating their daughter's culinary creations with enthusiasm. I know this from experience. Heartwarming post, Preetilata. God bless you and your father. May your love and the bond between you grow ever stronger.
ReplyDeleteAwwww! Such a sweet post! Dads are such a special lot, aren't they! It's hard to believe that they age too. Touching post, Preeti :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a heartfelt post.... :)A daughter's first hero of her life :)
ReplyDeleteEmoticons woven in words!
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