In loving memory of my father. He passed away on 16.05.2012. May his soul rest in peace. Aameen.
(Hindi version)
Kho gaya ek rishta mera
Kale badalon me kahi
Tez barish ki boondo ne
Chupaya diya use kahi
ungli pakadkr meri
Chalna usne sikhaya
Ladhkhadai jab jab me
Duadna mujhe sikhaya
Uska saya ghane pedh jesa
Thandak wo de jata
Meri choti choti ankho me
Bade khwab wo jagata
Mere ansuon se
Aankh uski num ho jati th
Doli sajne ki baat pe
Laadli badi yaad ati th
Is khapat duniya me
Meri ek deewar thi
Bachati har khatre se mujhe
me beti apne baap ki thi
samaj ki zanjeero ko
todha usne mere liye
annayaye k har pahad ko
chalanga usne mere liye
cheen liya khuda ne mujhse
sbse pyara rishta mera
yateemo ki fehris me
aane laga ab naam mera
kaap jati hu me
beshara yu hokar
dar lgta hai is duniya me
apne baap ko khokar
ab koi deewar nahi
akeli hu maidan me
toote phoote khwabo ko
jodh rahi hu me
cheen lo meri hr khushi
lauta do wo rishta mera
beti hu apne baap ki
kho gaya ek rishta mera
(English Version)
I have lost a relation
Somewhere among the black clouds
Harsh raindrops
Hid it somewhere.
My finger, he held
And made me walk
When i stumbled
To run, he taught.
His shadow like a dense tree
Coolness it radiated
In my small eyes
He lit big dreams.
My tears
Made his eyes moist
Watching a decorated palanquin
He missed her beloved.
In this ferocious world
I had my wall
Protecting me from all dangers
I , was my father’s daughter.
Chains of society
He broke for me
Every mountain of injustice
He jumped for me.
God snatched
My favorite relation
In the list of orphans
My name now comes.
At times , i shiver
Feel helpless
This world scares me
After losing my father.
Now there’s no wall
Alone, i am in the battle field
Lost, broken dreams
I am recollecting.
Take away all of my happiness
Return me, my relation
I , am my father’s daughter
I have lost a relation.
Talent is a Flame 
Great tribute to your dad. Hope god gives you the much required strength to go forward 🙂
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This is such a touching tribute Maryam. Brought to tears my eyes. Parents are such beautiful blessing of God. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Hope you are alright too, Much love to you,
Zee ❤
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I am all right. One learns to live anyhow. The only people who accept us with all our flaws, cranky moods are our Parents. From my story , I have learnt a lot. One of the main lesson is , at times we feel that Parents are imposing unrealistic principles upon us, we think we are right and they are wrong. Very strongly we feel that way however Parents are always right. They know us better than we know ourselves.
Cherish the bond with them 🙂
Thanks 🙂
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I couldn’t agree more !! So true and such a deep reality.
Thanks a lot Maryam for sharing your words of wisdom 🙂
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may Allah forgive your dear dad and grant him paradise. Righteous daughters could stand as a shield for a father from hell. Your duas and pietious upbringing by your dad will be rewarded, Insha Allah
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Aameen.
One can still do a lot for their deceased members by making a lot of dua for them. I do that a lot. May he get the highest level of Jannah. Aameen.
Thanks for the read 🙂
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Sad to hear this. May Allah give your dad a great place in paradise.
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This is such a beautiful piece Maryam. And what I have come to know about you through your posts, I can say you are lot more stronger than many of us. Stay strong.
Parents are the bestest gifts anyone can get. And daughters for their fathers are always blessings. You were, you are and will always be his special blessing. May Allah swt bless him with luxurious abodes of Paradise and may He reunite you guys with him on the day of judgement. Aameeen!
Love and regards.
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Summa aameen.
I am glad that you took time out to read the poem which is very close to my heart. Thanks a lot.
I have been a hopeless introvert all my life. It used to pain a lot when pangs of realism hit me. I decided to evolve out of it. Writing, thus became my medium to vent it out.
Thanks for the support 🙂
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These were very beautiful poignant thoughts which were so well-worded, Maryam. It was indeed a wonderful ode to your father and he would have been definitely smiling after reading this from heavens. 🙂 I was left speechless for sometime and read both the versions multiple times. You are an incredible writer and a strong human 🙂
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Thanks for the consideration 🙂
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May he Rest in Peace, Amen.
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Amen
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I did not had the courage to read the english version and honestly I didn’t wanted to read it.The hindi version was so powerful and it left me speechless.
I am extremely sorry for your loss and may Allah give your father a place in paradise.He was a great father,your words assured it.
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Indeed ,he was a great Father.
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he was a great father indeed. may his soul rest in peace ameen. heart touching feelings
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Thanks for the read Mam. It means a lot.
Summa aameen
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Just by reading this I fear to lose my dad one day. It’s really heart touching! May his soul restin peace!
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Thanks for giving it a read.
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It’s a pleasure ☺
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Heart touching ode to your Dad 😦 We all have to learn & be strong !! May he Rest in Peace !!
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Amen
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Such a blissful beauty. You expressed your emotions so well. I am sorry for your loss.
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Thanks for giving it a read 🙂
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Love to you Nishita ♥♥♥
Thank you 🙂
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You’re most welcome 👧🏻
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This is tears, this is love
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That just gave me goosebumps!
You’ve poured your heart out and it shows your strength! Your daddy must be very proud of his little girl 🙂
Stay strong! Sending across lots of love ❤
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Thanks for giving it a read. It means a lot 🙂
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May Allah grants a higher place in jannah to your dad. .:)
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Aameen
Thanks for the read izza 🙂
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May Allah grant him Jannat al Firdaus !
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Aameen
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After a certain period of time, smile comes naturally.
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May his soul enter Jannah. Aameen
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