Too far. But not too late.

The first time you felt me kick mom's tummy,
So excited would you have been to feel the tremor on her skin.
I wonder if i was as happy as u,
When finally, i got my way out - crying! Phew!


So timid and confused was i that day,
To crawl into your arms,
While you were sporting a long scary mustache,
Just to give yourself the 'father' look! Grrr!


While you took me in your scooter,
I would stand in front following the speedometer.
My light pink frock would flutter in the breeze.
I would roll into a slumber, only to be pinched on my back! Ouch!


You and me were 'partners in crime'.
Be it adding latest hindi cassettes to our collection,
Or chopping my hair short in a men's saloon.
What an innocent face we put in front of mom that day! Hehe!


And then, as i would prepare for my final exams,
You would stay up with me all night,
Under the pretext of reading the newspaper,
Your weary eyes would drag you into a sleep. Snore!


Just when i would think that i couldn't get better,
You would prove me wrong.
The day arrived when finally my dream morphed into reality.
Was it a pearl of joy or a tear of separation that i saw in your eyes?!?


That's when I felt that the only place i could call home,
Was where you are.
It was the first day of my life when i realized that
I was missing you more than i thought was possible.



I am no longer looking forward to the day when you would get me an air ticket to pursue my dream, but infact i am eagerly waiting for the day when i would get an air ticket just to fly home and lay down on your lap. Till then, your love would sure give me the strength that i never knew i had.

P.S.: Dedicated to appa. Sequel to my dedication to amma.