I Love You, Daddy

 

 

(Oh yaaay, oh yaaay!!)

Because I was always the one standing in front,
between your arms,
holding on to the handle of your blue Bajaj scooter.

Because you always picked the bones
from my piece of fish.

Because you always bit a piece of the guava
before giving it to me.                                              
Ensuring I got the sweetest one, much like Shabari .

Because you came just for me,
to save me from the dreaded bus ride,
in that black and yellow taxi.

Because you waited anxiously, yet patiently,
when I got home late.

Because you sat behind my Scooty
and shouted into my ears- i’ll get you that loan, don’t worry.

Because you cried like a baby,
when your lil girl went away to be someone else's.

Because you fumed and raged
when you saw me wronged.

Because you came home with goodies every evening
when I was expecting my mini-me.

Because you held her, just the way you might have held me
when I was born.

Because you love her, the way you loved me,
only more.

Because I know when you hold her,
you see me in her.

And because you are MY Daddy,
the best one can ever be.

Happy birthday Dad.