My father, Ramesh Chandra Shukla, believed in my poems and wanted to publish them decades ago, when I was a young girl. Children, Children! was one of his favourite poems. He passed away on 05 September 2004. I dedicate this poem, written in his memory, to him on his 20th death anniversary.
It was on this day
You lost hope
And yet, in that painful moment
You sought peace.
The peace which eluded you
I hope you found it –
I really hope
You finally found it.
They say
People do not truly die
If they are not forgotten –
You are not forgotten.
In silent memories
The happy and the sad
In silent thoughts –
You are not forgotten.
I wish you peace
I truly wish you peace
And freedom to fly
Free.
Finally free.
Forever free.
Vanita Shukla Hork, 2023
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Beautiful.
Thank you so much 🙏