Poetry: Dad – Can I Marry Her: Long Conversation – Dad And Son

Hi Dad! I have something to discuss with you

if you have time?

Sure Buddy! Go ahead!

Dad!

I don’t know who she is

And what is her name

Same is with her for me

I don't know what religion

She belongs to, or

What is her Mother tongue

Whether she will be able to understand me

Or not

As we have never talked to each other.

But one thing I am sure of is

The first time I faced her on the road

When she was coming in my direction

And I was walking towards her

The moment we looked into each other’s eyes

I got a message from God

That we are not meant for walking against each other

But together

Forever!

Dad!

I know it might appear quite premature to you

And quite kiddish

But I am serious.

Still it is too early to get a big jerk

So I can move back and close it forever

If you say so.

As if I move ahead

The distance and time will take least

To fill the gap between the two of us

But one thing we need to be clear of

Before I do that

She is just she and I am your son

If I have got the God’s signal right

And if I have grown rightly under your shadow

Then whatever is her religion, language and background

She will be as acceptable to you as me

Nothing less nothing beyond.

Then whatever is the length of time we all are destined

To live together

We will never move back, ever!

Son!

If religion, caste and standards define the life

Then probably God’s message for all would not have been same

All religions talk the same

It is us that we sometimes interpret it in our own way

Depending on the level of selfishness we want to delve into.

I am nobody to decide whether you are right or wrong

I just am meant to guide you, mentor you and love you

You move ahead and take your own call

As neither you nor me know as of now

If you will be successful or fail

But still go ahead

And decide your fate on your own

Where you don’t repent on not taking first step

Towards what you want to do!

And promise not to repent

If you do not succeed!!