A Tribute to My Parents!

Dear Mom and Dad,

How I want to express my gratitude

For the eternal treasure of fond memories

For the endless love that you’ve showered on me

But I can’t thank you enough.

As I am growing older,

Moving from one place to another,

Going through different phases of life

Stepping into different roles,

I realize what a paradise I had for my childhood.

How I cherished the selfless love,

The moral values you taught and I learned,

Value of truthfulness and honesty,

Loyalty and modesty,

Genuineness and integrity,

Acknowledgment and empathy

Oh!  I can’t thank you enough

I remember the nights that you stayed awake

To put me to sleep and bake a cake

And make a pretty dress for my birthday

The nights when you took me to fair

Despite the heavy workday

The nights when you played hide and seek

And when I got tired, lulled me to sleep

The days when you taught me and prepared me for the world

Supported me at each step and pushed me forward

I remember the day

When you soiled your hands to find my pretty earring

And cleaned it and placed it on a rose

I felt so blessed!

Oh! I can’t love you enough

Those loving eyes and patient ears

Those lessons you taught had the wisdom for years

That soft touch and warm embrace

That solemn, kind, and pleasant face

Oh! I can’t respect you enough

You never counted the sacrifices you made

The gifts and values that you gave

You always made me feel so precious and deserving

Just silently gave, never expecting anything

I haven’t seen anyone loved so much

I am so fortunate to feel your gentle touch

You have qualities rare to find

The pious soul and beautiful mind

Oh! I can’t feel grateful enough

You spent your youth nurturing me

When I grew up, you set me free

But still, stand as my backbone

You still are the tree that gives shade

Oh! I can’t cherish enough

My little secrets are now our special memories

That only lives with you and me

There is a special bond we share

Which grows each day, no matter whether I go anywhere.

Oh! I can’t feel sad enough

For being so far from you

I wish I could be near all the time

How I miss being in your arms

Away from evil and selfish harms

Away from the liars

And away from the fakers

Oh! I can’t miss enough

Dear Mom and dad,

I will be a mother soon

And I’ll have my own little moon

My own little sunshine

My precious boon

I want to pass on the same sweetness

Bless me with the same strength and goodness

So I can raise a sweet new soul

With the same love or even more

So I can give her some trust and strength

That you gave me when I was young

So I can give her a good life ahead

And set my bird free, once she is fed

So I can help her spread her rays

And keep your incense alive always

Your loving daughter,

Dr. Jaya Sonkar
May 17, 2012
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