Monday, August 6, 2012

Appa & Ganesh:

Appa & Ganesh: Appa & Ganesh: Appa & Ganesh


“Appa” where to start since you (your love) have no starting or ending.

Appa, I still remember my first visit to Titupathi when I was just 3 years old. We came back home at midnight by cycle from central railway station. You made sure I am comfortable inspite of your struggle pedaling against the wind. Appa, being a small kid I didn’t know how to tell you that I understood your strain then. Reaching home I called ‘Maa Maa’, Amma, Subha and Rajasri were happy to see us back safe and received us with harathi. I was wearing a grey silk shirt that day. Amma asked you how I coped with the journey and you replied that, I was very cooperative and you did not have any problem. She was also worried about my bad health appa. I would like to re-live those days once again. Appa, you may now know if there is a rewind button using which we can go back to those golden days of 5 of us enjoying every moment of togetherness. – I miss you paa.
   
Appa, another instance I still remember is you took me to Vanavani school for admission. Accidentally my leg got into the wheel(cycle rim) and one of my fingers got cut. To my surprise, you didn’t panic at all and brought me back home and you did not blame my ignorance and did first aid(dressing). The doctor was very appreciative of the professionalism in the dressing and very true, he doesn’t know that you are also doctor by profession – I miss you Paa.
               
Appa, when I was 8 years old, on the Diwali eve…I was not feeling well and was waiting for the Diwali dress the previous night. You always surprised us with the best possible gifts for Diwali and all our neighbours will be waiting to see our dresses- what special this time. Appa, its not fair on your part that you made me wait for the sastrigal now. Are we so hapless of losing the best gift (you) God gave us? Because of this, I hate Diwali and the last one which we spent together was the last Diwali I would have celebrated . People celebrate the death of Naragasura, we stopped celebrating because of losing you…I miss you Paa.
                    
Appa, when I started accompanying you to office after my college, in one of the transactions, I was so careful in handing over the balance to our customer. He was not surprised at all but told you that, ‘Beta Kiska Hai’. I still remember the spark in your eyes when you told this to amma. The pride was seen in your eyes.  – I miss you Paa.

Appa, do you remember this instance you were repairing the tube light keeping it on the cycle. The electric shock you experienced….the tube light got burst throwing you far away. My heart will stop for a while when I recall this incident. After this, even now I am afraid of electrical and electronic items– I miss you Paa.

Appa, I wonder how you travelled about 40-50 kms by cycle every day without complaining about the strain or ailment. I am not able to manage the same distance by car now. May be my strength(you) is not with me which makes me feel the strain. - I miss you paa.

Appa, for every child, its father is the hero and mother, the heroine. But you were a super hero for me , because you were a very strong man who can withstand any kind of pressure and stress. You would be first to share anybody's sorrow and help them come out of their stress. I have seen many people coming to you for help. And without expecting anything in return you extended your helping hand. I used to wonder your knowledge when you deal with the situations, generally even most time tested people had failed – I miss you Paa

Appa, in my 6th std, I wrote a composition on Karikalan - Narai mudithu murai seida kaadai. You showed that paper to everyone and were boasting yourself.  You were so elated and happy with my prowess in the language. Who else will be so happy than you and you know appa, we boast ourselves for having a father like you. - I miss you appa.

Appa & Ganesh