Birthdays Without you

And dawns the first birthday without you

Missing the scoldings and warnings that irrespective rang through. 

No we do not celebrate birthdays or such, 

But even without ado, at least one fav dish was there to munch.

Through all the scoldings, one activity to please (more tease) the birthday boy

Memories of those moments will never die.

You are missed, but also know

We are stronger as days unfold

The best gift you gave us was strength

Through trials and tribulations to not break but mend.

To remember that a paratha can be as good as cake

That candles can be blown any day

That people are special not events or days

That support is best that trusts you to any situation face.

So this day is just another day

To remember that you cared not shine or rain

Scoldings were a must, egos needed to bite the dust, 

So in quiet moments we smile gleefully, your scoldings we do not lust 😂

- Written on 13 November 2022. 
- Self-Explanatory: K's Birthday. Amma not there.