God is nothing but the collective manifestation of all our daddy issues.

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there were
days I behaved
so indeferent to
you and were days
I felt I am not like you
anymore. Then,
I realized me as what
all say, your xerox copy!
When I got tired answering my own children,
I found you were such a wonderful listener!
When I can't control my anger if I'm pranked,
it amazes me how high was your patience level
When I am afraid about my monthly budget
I refer you as an economist to my spouse.
Now, as you are not around, I confess
this, I am still that weak and
confused teen dad, who can't
handle anything without you.
You're my guide, my partner
and the road I want to wander

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पुष्प रूपी कोमल हृदय वाली होती हैं बेटियां ;
मा - बाप की एक आह पर रो देती हैं बेटियां ;
टूटी पायल जोड़ ज़िन्दगी गुज़ार लेती हैं बेटियां,
बड़े खुशनसीब होते है वो मा - बाप जिनकी होती हैं बेटियां ।

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Magic: A Short Story
(Father's Day Special)

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भागते-भागते चप्पलें घिस गई, जिंदगी फिर भी अपनाती ही नहीं
फटी चप्पलें पापा की कैसे हँसती थी, मेरी तो मुस्कुराती भी नहीं

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जो मांगू दे दिया कर
ए ज़िन्दगी
कभी तो मेरे "पापा" जैसी
बन कर दिखा...

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Clouds stare at me every night,
wind sings lullaby,

Yes dad,
mom visits me every night.

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Dad used to love caffeine.
Owner of cafe,
missing his Dad everyday.

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Magic: A Ganesh Chaturthi Special Story

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