My Father Poem by mamutty CHOLA

8MY FTHER
I was a littleboy whenfather passed away
I have treasured hismemory deep down in my heart

He would sayshare happiness with all
Lead lifelike candle or"Deep"

You can light thousand candles
with one candle without losing your light

I still remember his glowing face
He would decorate our house
Withcandlesduring Diwali

His religion was humanism
His heritage made me a tolerant human being

His advice to us would beGod lives within us
Neither inkaba, nor temple or church either

My poetry havesparks of, his values
Which Inow share with fellow humans

My pen name Deep Andamani is nota coincident
Thisis a giftof my father's heritageto me

Like candle Iliveto spread message oflove
Love unites, removes hatred and brings smiles,

Hatred and intoleranceonly divide and
Bringsdestruction all around, life is too short.FOR HATE