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A Letter to Dad ...



Dear Dad,

Haaaaiiiii

*hugs*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

*tight hugs*

*sniffs*


I think I need not tell you about how I'm doing …

After all …
 It's all your guidance and blessings …


But Papa …
I have no words to express how much I miss you …

Your words …
Encouragement …
Appreciation …
Guidance …
JUST YOUR PRESENCE !!!


I was numb with shock and traumatized for a long time after your abrupt departure …
But I have now managed to bounce back …


I am happy and proud to tell you that all the seeds you had sown are bearing fruit, Papa.

I feel like I'm finally being true to myself and becoming the best version of myself …
Just like you had always wanted to see me …

I have learnt to talk, communicate, socialize, be independent (to an extent) , take decisions, etc …


Papa, I remember how you had subtly adviced me to take up Arts and Literature as my field of study … back when I was in Class 10 and was overenthusiastic about taking Science ...
Your advice made sense … though I realised it a bit too late …


Papa … I'm now doing my Masters …
And let me tell you how much I miss you …
Even now … the void left behind by your departure has not healed one bit …
It's still the same as it was around 6/7 years ago …


I miss you when I write an assignment …
I miss you whene I do a presentation …
No amount of marks or compliments can equal your approval and appreciation …
I remember … how I used to do a mock Presentation at home in front of you when I was in school …


All my write - ups , poems …
I feel it's waste to write anything now …
When you are no longer around to read and review …
I remember … your  detailed talks and constructive criticism …

All appreciation and accomplishments amount to nothing due to your absence ...

All my milestones and success in life lack luster ... As you are no longer around to celebrate them ...

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.

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Ok Papa …
I don't have the heart or energy to put down all my feelings into words anymore …

I will stop here …

Hope you are happy and proud at my progress and  transformation …


Always wanting and waiting for your guidance and blessings …


Love you ,

Your Munna




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Anonymous said…
It is a beautiful letter, Kiran. Stay strong.
- Aishwarya
16 March 2020 at 12:20
Kiranmayi M said…
Thank You so much Aishwarya
16 March 2020 at 12:55
Monica said…
Soo Beautifully expressed Kiran ! Just keep up your words and just bounce back♥️
-Monica
16 March 2020 at 13:44
Kiranmayi M said…
Thank You so much Moni
16 March 2020 at 14:30
Unknown said…
Beautifully expressed kiran loved it❤
3 June 2022 at 22:17
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