MY FATHER
My father was the eldest son
He had the legacy to envision.
He won gold medal in science
He also passed civil service.
His father bequeathed his assets to my father
My father passed law to become a lawyer.
My father fulfilled his father's genuine wishes
He stayed back to look after family assets.
He was successful in his career
He earned a good name in his sphere.
He married twice but lost his wives sadly
He married my mother to raise a family.
My mother bore six children over twenty years
Two boys a girl a boy and two more girls.
I am told he was fair tall and handsome
With Mysuru petha and white dhoti in tandem.
He earned a good name in his profession
For his simplicity integrity and compassion.
Life was pretty comfortable and happy
But God had other plans to comply.
My father died of brain haemorrhage
At only fiftytwo an early age.
We hadn't even finished education
My mother took care of all children.
We were all left to mend our ways
Burden fell on my eldest brothers.
I was only twelve when father died
I don't remember much of his deed.
I faintly remember him taking us
To temples palaces and gardens.
I missed getting fatherly advice
His love and playful acts to be precise.
- Gopinath S
(penned without any AI support)