(June 15,1942 / Aravayal, karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, South India)

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A man's aspiration

My son was growing;
I didn't know I was aging.
My son is going up;
I didn't know he is drifting.
My son is living abroad.
Now I know I've been orphaned.
15.02.2013

Submitted: Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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  • Gajanan Mishra (2/27/2013 9:00:00 PM)

    orphaned we all, at this age when sons and daughters are leaving abroad. Thanks.

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