Father's Day

Father. Dad. Daddy. Papa. Paps.
All these words carry the same denotative meaning. But connotative, only the child knows what the difference between these words is.
An infant is too young to distinctly understand the importance of the moment when his father holds him in his arms while he sleeps. A child is too fussy to understand the importance of the moment when his father holds the back of his bicycle while he is learning how to ride it. A teenager is too bratty to understand the importance of the concern of his father when he interrogates him about his activities. A young adult is to self-dependent to understand the importance of the words of wisdom and guidance that his father offers him when he tests his decision taking abilities. An adult is too self-sufficient to understand the importance of sharing experiences.
And, at any stage of life, a person is too helpless to do anything, once his dad is no longer by his side.
Cherish the moments you get to spend with your father. It's not necessary to always be kind and virtuous. Be yourself. And understand the importance of that. Because your father will always accept you, the way you are. You are, his child, after all, no matter what.
Love you, Dad.
xoxoxox


(originally posted on SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010 at 2:55 AM)