Happy Father's Day
By Monika Yadav
Growing faster than my peers,
I felt out of place, full of fears,
But Papa showed me the value of height,
To stand tall and shine my light.
In crowds, I used to feel shy,
Running with my head down, I'd pass them by,
But Papa taught me to be confident and proud,
To run tall and never be bowed
My father, my guide, my mentor so dear,
Taught me to speak with a voice so clear.
He instilled in me a love for the tongue,
And encouraged me to speak it, from when I was young.
With patience and care, he taught me the rules,
Of grammar and structure, and all the tools,
To craft sentences that flowed like a stream,
And express myself with eloquence and esteem.
He pushed me to speak in public, with pride,
To share my thoughts and ideas worldwide.
And with every word that I spoke out loud,
My confidence grew, and my fears were drowned.
When others mocked and jeered my choice,
To leave behind the college voice,
My father stood there by my side,
Supporting me with all his pride.
He knew my heart and what it yearned,
And never once did he feel concerned,
For he believed in me and my dreams,
And pushed me forward with mighty beams.
And now I stand here, proud and tall,
For my father's love helped me to crawl,
Through the darkness and into the light,
To reach my dreams and take on the fight.