And they let the tear fall...

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Fatigued with joy, 
Amidst balloons and cries,
He lulled me into sleep.
Holding his first born,
They saw my father weep.

Fallen leaves of the autumn,
Rattle with him in his grief.
Heartbroken, crushed,
They witness his sorrows,
They comfort him as my lover weep.

Better adieu and a better time,
His joy was sublime,
Still he felt a pain very deep.
Giving away his daughter,
Many saw my father weep.

Let it fall, let emotions breathe.
Oh yes, it's true!
Men Do Weep.

Comments

  1. BushraDecember 17, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Lovely... Tears can never leave anyone alone - Not even if he's a man!

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  2. CanaryDecember 17, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    its a stereotype that is silly yet deep routed... I like the way you have handled it :)

    http://crispingcanary.blogspot.in/2013/11/to-turkey-with-so-much-love.html

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  3. Writefully YoursDecember 17, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Lovely! You beautifully expressed the feelings of the gender which fails to do it effectively more often than not :)

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  4. RamakrishnanDecember 17, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Simply beautiful ! Oh yes men do weep even though only rarely. But when they do it sometimes is like a dam bursting bringing out the depth and intensity of their love ! Others weep silently with just a tear or two escaping through their eyes.

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 19, 2013 at 4:39 AM

      I agree with opening of floodgates part. Have seen many men in that phase. Last line of your comment is beautiful. Thanks for reading, Sir.

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  5. Saurabh ChawlaDecember 17, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    yes truly said Saru :) A good one :)

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  6. PallaviDecember 17, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    How beautiful Saru. I actually teared up reading it as it reminded me of my father .. Lovely !

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 19, 2013 at 4:43 AM

      Many concur with that emotion. Thanks for gracing the blog.

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  7. Poonam KhandujaDecember 17, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    A Powerful Emotion Captured In Your Powerful 'Words'!
    Well Done, Saru! :)

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  8. kalpana solsiDecember 17, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    A very nice one Saru. It is myth that men cannot shed tears. Since it is heavily thrust them them , they refuse to cry even if they want to. Your poem breaks the stereotype.

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 19, 2013 at 4:54 AM

      You said it right, it's forced on them - Real men don't cry. Some stereotypes are suffocating. Thanks for a generous comment.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    So touching!

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  10. SeetaDecember 17, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Very well written Saru!

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  11. SangrywordsDecember 17, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    So beautiful saru .. I don't know abt my dad but I know hubby did feel the same same way when smera was born

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  12. Pooja AbhayDecember 17, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    I have seen my dad's eyes moist and it has been when it has concerned me. The bond is such I guess. Brought tears to my eyes Saru. Beautiful!

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 19, 2013 at 5:14 AM

      Agree, father-daughter bond is special. Thanks for a beautiful comment.

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  13. shvetilakDecember 17, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    lovely :)

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  14. Deepak KripalDecember 18, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    That was great to read Saru. Men are often accused (stereotyped) of being less emotional, which is not true. The way you expressed the pain of a father touched me emotionally. Thank you dear, for bringing to light, an unstated cause.

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:18 AM

      Yeah, men are accused for shedding less tears and women for shedding crocodile tears :P

      Glad you loved the verse which narrated father's feelings. Thanks for reading and many congratulations on the book. :)

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  15. Jayashree SrivatsanDecember 18, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    The first para was awesome Sari. Reminded me of my own father.

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  16. Rahul BhatiaDecember 18, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    The feeling of euphoria when blessed with daughter is difficult to fathom, Saru:) This was like watching a painting!

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:20 AM

      I agree, Sir. Guess have to wait for my own children to see how Alok will react. And, many thanks for the beautiful lines.

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  17. CifarDecember 18, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    such a wonderful poem, correctly conveying emotions and feelings

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  18. RekhaDecember 18, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Oh Saru! You made me cry. Yes, men do weep and they did see my father weep. Just beautiful! :-)

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:23 AM

      Awww... Same with my father, Rekha. People say he is over-emotional for me.

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  19. Blasphemous AestheteDecember 18, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    It's an old cliche which we must now learn to discard, that men don't weep. An apt post to start the change.
    Well written. :)

    Cheers,
    Blasphemous Aesthete

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:25 AM

      Yeah! Now I think men are more open in admitting their emotions. Thanks for SRK and Karan Johar movies. :P

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  20. Alien CodersDecember 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    oh thats Jensen Ackles, the supernatural serial's actor. I liked his serial and acting :D

    check this :D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jensen_Ackles

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  21. UnknownDecember 18, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Yes, why shouldn't men cry? I never got that..beautiful lines..

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  22. SoniaDecember 18, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    This is so powerful combination of words and emotions.. last 3 lines twitched me from inside.. Yes! men do weep :((

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  23. Sindhu Devi KDecember 19, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    What to say? They all have said it... I can just tell that I am really move by these lines!

    Regards,
    Sindhu
    The Arts & Me
    Tantu

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  24. Bhavya KaushikDecember 19, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    The last line, so powerful. Such a thoughtful post! :)

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  25. RachnaDecember 19, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Though we see them weep very rarely, they hurt and grieve just as much. Nicely penned.

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:28 AM

      Hmmm... True but I feel they should express more. Glad you liked it, Rachna.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 19, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful Saru !

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  27. ekta khetanDecember 20, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    I felt sad and poignant after reading this. Well penned the emotions Saru.

    www.numerounity.com

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  28. Preethi VenugopalaDecember 20, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    What a beautiful poem Saru Singhal...Loved it..

    I love to see movies in which the heroes cry... not just fight but cry. :D
    As you said men do weep. But if they shed a drop on you, then you are loved to the core by them. Right?

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:30 AM

      Me too... And yes, if they shed a tear, it means sea of emotions for you.

      Thanks for reading, Preethi.

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  29. RatDecember 20, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    emotional n poignant piece of work...! Loved it :)

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  30. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    that's a beautiful work...

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  31. sulekkhaDecember 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful poem, reminded me of the day I had seen my dad cry, while bidding me farewell.

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:31 AM

      How can any girl forget that? Glad you liked it.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 21, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Touched by ur words...!! :)

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  33. Afshan ShaikDecember 21, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    aah ! this poem really made me Emotional Saru ! :(
    good one

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  34. Shri Ram AyyangarDecember 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    After reading, remembers a Hindi song of yesteryear- 'Chal re sajani ab kya soche, kajara na gir jaaye rote rote".

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:33 AM

      It's one of my father's favorite. Thanks for reading, Sir.

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  35. Someone is SpecialDecember 21, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    That's Saru! The poem touched my heart beyond what words can say..

    Someone is Special

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  36. An Apel a DayDecember 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    It's important for everyone to let tears flow from time to time.

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  37. HarshaDecember 22, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful! :')

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  38. http://joshidaniel.com/December 23, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    simple and touching :)

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  39. AnonymousDecember 23, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    What a wonderful poem :)

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  40. Team BlogAddaDecember 23, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    This post has been selected for the Spicy Saturday Picks this week. Thank You for an amazing post! Cheers! Keep Blogging :)

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  41. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Hi

    I've nominated you for a Liebster...

    Go check this - http://beingmommee.blogspot.in/2013/12/my-first-liebster-award.html

    Regards
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  42. Raveendran NikhilDecember 23, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    This one is amazing Saru!!
    Men do weep!!! :)

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  43. HemantDecember 23, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    The irony is that when men cry, there aren't tears most of the time.....but u simply highlighted the fact that we cry......often..lovely poem Saru!!

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:36 AM

      Ah! That's a beautiful revelation to me. Thanks for a lovely comment, Hemant. :)

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  44. Saru SinghalDecember 24, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Well sad, Ash. :)

    Thanks for reading.

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  45. AnonymousDecember 24, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Beautiful poem.

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  46. C SureshDecember 24, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Men do weep; When sorrow is deep; Or when emotions erupt; and the heart is reft.

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  47. BGTDecember 29, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Ohh.. That's quite an interesting take on men Saru! I agree with the 1st and 2nd incident. Will come to terms with the 3rd one, God willing, after 2 decades..

    Powerful poem Saru. Great!

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    1. Saru SinghalJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:30 AM

      Yeah, that phase will be really special. Thanks for reading Binu :)

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  48. Chetan MaheshwariJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    Yes men do, I agree, and which I personally feel is good sometimes...

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