That night 

when I bid you farewell, 

I couldn’t tell

how sad I felt leaving

you behind me.

I’ve longed for those moments

that we’ve have spent together.

The laughter we shared,

the tears we shed.

Dear Dad these thoughts of you

have kept me strong

And I know it won’t be long

when you’ll hold me

in your arms again.

I love you Dad!

Priyanka, Class X, Government Senior Secondary School, Mair, Hamirpur, HP.

This feature was published on May 29, 2004