Walking down a long lonely road , with swaying trees on both side , i took small steps with a heavy heart , i felt lonely , i felt incomplete . All of a sudden i heard foot steps follow me . I felt scared , i felt helpless , i started walking faster and the footsteps following me became louder . I didn't know what to do , how to react . What was i suppose to do? i was 11 there wasn't much i could do , so i gathered all the courage i had in me and turned around ......... and to my amazement it was my father! I hadn't felt happier in ages . I ran into his arms and he hugged me tight ...... I missed the warmth of his protective hug , i missed looking into his brown eyes and feeling like the most loved daughter in this world , i missed HIM . I was seeing him after seven months . He looked good in his olive green uniform , well everyone looks charming in an army uniform but he was the worlds most good looking person for me . The fact that i looked like my father made me feel so happy ..... Just then i saw a red blotch of blood on his collar "What is this" i asked him but he just ignored my question and hugged me tighter . Then he stood up , held my tiny hands and started walking down the lonely road besides me and all of a sudden the road did not seem lonely at all. Very soon the road came to an end and we stood on the junction of our house . He came down on his knees , kissed my forehead and said "If u ever feel lonely and scared , all u have to do is turn back , and your papa will always be there for you" . He asked me to run home and said he would join us shortly . I ran home to tell my mother that dad was back from the border , but the moment i entered my house i heard my mothers painful cries . I ran into the hall and got the shock of my life! There lay my father .....Lifeless ...... he was shot in the neck ..... my mother looked at me and said "He's gone...forever" I ran back to the lonely road i yelled for my father , I screamed for him to come back , I sat there and cried
But this time ...... i was all ALONE
But this time ...... i was all ALONE
can i hug you for ur words?
ReplyDeletebeautifully written , very touching . Your dad will be proud :) good job!
ReplyDeleteYou have so much,
ReplyDeletetalent and creativity to share.
You are an inspiration,
to so many people.
I am proud of you everyday
All i can say is you are the bestesst daughter ..:)
ReplyDeletebeautifully said..!
Well done Akanksha. Ur script says that you havent merely written it for the sake of writing, but have done from your heart.
ReplyDeleteWe can only feel for those who have lost their loved ones..just imagine how painful it would be to "Live" it.. Let God give courage to all those who had to go through such a phase in Life..ofcourse its not a phase, the pain would be there forever & it actually changes ones life forever.
Just your words can make anyone cry darling :(
ReplyDeleteI know the pain of something happening like this,
ur dad is proud of u and u r always making him proud :)
well done
love u
u wont believe that i have tears in ma eyes ryt now..... trust me:(:(
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most personal nd heart felt article i hv read.. its beautiful its reality nd da impact of its pain is wat makes it so beautiful nd poignant.. love it keep it up.. ur dad must be reli proud ov u.. its touched me in a way i cudnt imagine :) :(
ReplyDeleteI am really all tears right now. You and Anuma are 2 of the strongest people I have seen. You are such a support system to your ma and vice versa.
ReplyDeleteThis part of the blog is very moving...
Proud of you sweeta..