A lot is always said and written about the caring, loving nature of a mother. We read poetries, compose sentimental messages and listen to heart-wrenching stories about the proficiency and capability of mothers. Beyond doubt, they are worth all the praise showered on them and should be saluted for their extraordinary potentials.
But, for a minute, take a break and think about that stupendous personality called ‘father’. Fathers are always the unsung heroes. They are the ones who will go about accomplishing their task as a responsible parent without a murmur and sans any pomp. They are the towering mountains who will face storms and strong winds so that their families are unharmed.
Fathers are the ones who, after a hectic day at office, will go to the shop just in time before the shutters go down and get that best dress for their little one’s birthday. They are the ones who have to lead by example. They are the role models for their sons and the first love of their daughters. Like a coconut, they appear hard for the outside world but are tender and full of love from within. And yes, they are proud of each of their role.
As a kid, I had seen my father donning various hats just for us, with élan. This moment he was our buddy playing cricket with us, the next moment he would become a magician. We adored that magician because he would get us our favorite toffees from weirdest of places like our ears, our nostrils or our head when tilted.
When I was an infant, it was him who would take me into his lap and sing lullaby or his favorite songs for me. He was the one who taught me my first dance steps. When I learnt those steps, he was my first audience. Right from planning the annual trip to our weekend getaways and from driving down to the destinations to becoming the photographer and capturing moments, dad has done everything for us.
While doing all this, he would be at the peak of his energy. Not even once, did he whine, complain or seem to be tired. While he became a philanthropist and taught us to be good human being, he would also share some mischievous moments with us.
From him, I learnt what stage courage is and he was the one to write my first speech for me. The process of teaching and learning is endless. Merely through his convictions we learn so many things even today, that we feel we are too ignorant.
I believe dads around the world must be the same for their children and I am sure, hundreds and thousands of people will be echoing my thoughts. This space will fall short to actually describe what fathers do for their kids. I have been lucky enough to get not just one but two dads-my father and my father in law. From them you learn what it means to walk that extra mile for someone just to make them happy.
Dads are superb, and this belief multiplies when you are a daughter (or a daughter in law) and are showered with love and care from these doting dads. Happy Fathers’ Day to all the awesome dads.
But, for a minute, take a break and think about that stupendous personality called ‘father’. Fathers are always the unsung heroes. They are the ones who will go about accomplishing their task as a responsible parent without a murmur and sans any pomp. They are the towering mountains who will face storms and strong winds so that their families are unharmed.
Fathers are the ones who, after a hectic day at office, will go to the shop just in time before the shutters go down and get that best dress for their little one’s birthday. They are the ones who have to lead by example. They are the role models for their sons and the first love of their daughters. Like a coconut, they appear hard for the outside world but are tender and full of love from within. And yes, they are proud of each of their role.
As a kid, I had seen my father donning various hats just for us, with élan. This moment he was our buddy playing cricket with us, the next moment he would become a magician. We adored that magician because he would get us our favorite toffees from weirdest of places like our ears, our nostrils or our head when tilted.
When I was an infant, it was him who would take me into his lap and sing lullaby or his favorite songs for me. He was the one who taught me my first dance steps. When I learnt those steps, he was my first audience. Right from planning the annual trip to our weekend getaways and from driving down to the destinations to becoming the photographer and capturing moments, dad has done everything for us.
While doing all this, he would be at the peak of his energy. Not even once, did he whine, complain or seem to be tired. While he became a philanthropist and taught us to be good human being, he would also share some mischievous moments with us.
From him, I learnt what stage courage is and he was the one to write my first speech for me. The process of teaching and learning is endless. Merely through his convictions we learn so many things even today, that we feel we are too ignorant.
I believe dads around the world must be the same for their children and I am sure, hundreds and thousands of people will be echoing my thoughts. This space will fall short to actually describe what fathers do for their kids. I have been lucky enough to get not just one but two dads-my father and my father in law. From them you learn what it means to walk that extra mile for someone just to make them happy.
Dads are superb, and this belief multiplies when you are a daughter (or a daughter in law) and are showered with love and care from these doting dads. Happy Fathers’ Day to all the awesome dads.
