Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Father’s Day--By Neena Singh--India

Father’s Day

The long wait over...
my son, now
becomes a father
he cuts the cord 
hugs his new-born
skin to skin
to connect forever
a dream come true
the contented baby 
falls asleep

oceans apart -
my grandmother's heart 
misses a beat
  Ah! to hold this treasure…
  this precious gift of life!

Neena Singh is the author of Whispers of the Soul - The Journey Within, a book of poetry showcasing her passion for nature and life. The book and e-book are available on Amazon. She is the creator of ‘soul2soul’, a well-loved group on Facebook, committed to spreading peace, goodwill and light through theme-based discussions among members. She has received awards for her contribution in banking, management and social work. Neena lives with her husband, Prithpal and her golden lab, Rumi, in Chandigarh.

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    1. Thanks dear Peggy - am glad you liked this one...straight from my heart! Warm regards.

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  2. Dear Neena,
    Thank you for revealing such tenderness.
    Michael

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    1. Dear Michael - Thanks so much - we poets cannot hide our tenderness and wonder why others do...you motivate me. Warm regards.

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  3. Thanks, Neena, this is a song right from the heart, hugging the children "skin to skin" is humanity in three words...

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    1. Dear you guessed it just right...it was written when I became a granny and the way you say "hugging the children "skin to skin" is humanity in three words..." I am overwhelmed again...Warm regards.

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  4. Very beautiful,congratulations Neena,love angelee

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    1. Thanks my dear Angelee, you are my guiding light and always will be...missing you! Love Neena

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    1. Thanks so much Ayaz Daryl Nieisen. Glad you liked the poem and cared to comment.

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  6. Deep and arresting. A delightful read

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    1. Thanks Gopal Lahiri for your precious words - so glad that you enjoyed and cared to comment.

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  7. Beautiful piece, Neena. I especially love that "skin to skin" verse. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  8. Dear MJ - grateful for your blessings! Your motivation means a lot to me. Warm regards.

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  9. I love this Neena, So simply spoken and truely stated as life continues on and on.
    Yancy

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