
My grandpa was recovering from a hip fracture. He had been on bedrest for about a month after a successful surgery. One evening my grandma was showing me the snaps of my Dad of when he was a toddler. While looking at the photo of my dad holding grandpa’s hand for walking, an excited shout grabbed my attention. I saw grandpa trying to walk with dad’s support and my Dad cheering him up. I looked at them and then at the photograph and thought of this Stoem.
HOLD MY HAND
Coming into this big world,
the moment he opens his eyes
Having no idea about anything,
ahead is a life full of surprise
Two faces smiling down at him,
Fills him with comfort
A sense of security that in these hands,
he can’t get hurt
As time goes by and he finally,
gets his legs to stand,
At every small disbalance,
he grips that sturdy hand
Along with the steps forward,
those hands always have his back,
If something goes wrong,
they put him on the right track
These hands knew when to hold him,
or let him go on his own
Though they were not beside,
he was never left truly alone
Through school, college, jobs,
and all his ups and downs
From all his smiles and success,
to all his fails and frowns
The hands hugged him,
when he felt the need to cry
Encouraged him to keep going,
and give everything a try
Then again spins the wheels of time,
those hands are sturdy no more
The steps they take fumble,
aren’t as strong as they were before
“Hold my hand mom and dad…”,
his hands this time he extends
The three figures walk along the path
A beautiful cycle comes to an end
Beautiful as always, Prajali. It’s so poignant. You enthral me always with your writing. Keep it up. 🙂
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thank you so much uncle! im glad you feel that! 🙂
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Dear Pranjali,
Your every blog touches my heart…and so did this one….every line was expressed so beautifully…keep writing and keep inspiring
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thanks Anshika!! its so amazing to hear that…
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Very nice ! Pranjali … keep it up 🙂 sorry , saw this little late …
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thank you so much uncle!
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One of the most beautiful poems I have come across. Worthy of so much recognition and love. Well done Pranjali! Keep on inspiring people with your Stoems. Your words never fail to give impactful messages. Will definitely check in for the next one! Keep it up as you always do! 😉
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Thank you! that means so much! 😄
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