Aastha Singh, Class X C
Mom! Where is dad?
And why are you so sad?
You know, everyone is enjoying this night,
And you are still here with tears in your sight?
Mom! Why have you changed into white?
And waiting for someone, I can’t see anyone in this light.
You know, I wanted to go with my friends on a spree,
And you are still here sitting under this tree?
Mom! Why are these men piling woods?
And why this bed out of those goods?
I saw dad’s friends carrying someone on their shoulders.
That man looked like dad. Mom, don’t cry,
My intention was not to make you sad.
Son! That man is your dad.
And we should be proud instead of sad.
He fought to save our country
But failed to save himself and returned from infantry.
Dad! Your son will fulfill your dream.
And I promise, I will never let my people scream.
You are my idol and you make me proud.
I promise one day your son will also stand out of the crowd.
