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Manpreet Chadha

Drama Inspirational

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Manpreet Chadha

Drama Inspirational

I Am Not Surprised

I Am Not Surprised

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My Dear Son

You held my hand tightly as a tiny chap

Walking to school on auspicious first day

You hold my hand tightly as a grown-up man

Wheeling me to old age home this fateful day

We have only swapped positions

You were a bit shaky I have bit of trepidation


No, I won't blame you I hold no grouse

Your decision does not come as surprise

You, like many, seek unbridled freedom

I accept my destiny with total resignation


Caught up in quagmire of material world

You have turned self obsessed self centered

In home and hearts for parents no space

Gripped you are in today's mad rat race


Values you have placed on back burner

Pity, you are turning away priceless treasure

Gone with your father will be the backbone

The very foundation of a strong happy home


You think I'll languish with my heart burning?

No, I'll live happily with my life's earnings

With my kind of people in same boat sailing

I'll find togetherness compassion and bonding


Independent I'll live on my own terms

Not like a burden on an ungrateful son

Separation from my lifeline will remain a cross

My agony you will fathom when you face such loss


A word of caution for elderly like me

Live life with dignity not pity or charity

Raise your children well grant them their due

Save enough though for old age blues

Take up a vocation pursue your passion

Make evening of life free from frustration


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