My father was crying
By bhanusb
@bhanusb (5709)
India
December 20, 2011 10:29am CST
Few years before my father's death he along with my mother came to my city. He was then 84. They were with us for 15 days. I'm his eldest son. I and my wife did every thing to make them happy when they stayed with us. The day when they decided to back home my wife and I went to the railway station to see off them. They sat on their seat. I bowed down and touched my father's leg. Then he was crying like a baby. I got down from the compartment and said him good bye. The train started and he looked at me with tears. After two years he died. That was fifteen years back. Still I remember my father's face with tears.
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8 responses
@savypat (20216)
• United States
22 Dec 11
In most of our human cultures the males are restricted from this emotional expression. I also think that crying brings out emotion in those who see it.
As we get older our emotions tend to be closer to the surface of our lives and we see things in a much differnt light. You should be proud that you got to witness the true feelings of your father. It should not be a bad memory for you. As I look back at my relationship with the men in my life I treasure the few times caring emotion was expressed to me. Blessings and remember to pass this along to your own loved ones, let them know how much you care.
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
21 Dec 11
I have mixed feelings towards my only parent. There are unsurmountable differences in some areas and others are quite forgivable. I try to be forgiving in other areas because I am the one who is the loser otherwise. Despite our differences, in some vague way, I do love him and dread losing him. I live in constant fear.
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
20 Dec 11
Hi Bhanu... You really seem to be attached to your father a lot.. I feel it for you... And you are not alone... Everybody has to face this grief someday... Pray to Heavens that he'll be blessed with peace in Heaven... And don't cry, that would hurt him... Take care...
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Dec 11
is it because of this time of year this is upsetting you? do you celebrate xmas in your country? seems everyone is depressed today. i keep finding sad things going on here. trying to get upbeat and it aint working
maybe go watch some fun youtube videos like of puppies or something. 
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
20 Dec 11
I felt pain when I read this. I hope he is in a better place now and I know you miss him but please try to be strong. I lost my grandpa this year and he still comes to my mind almost everyday. That is also one of the reason why I resent this year. I miss him. Hope he is in a better place now.
@sjvg1976 (42727)
• Delhi, India
20 Dec 11
Hello Bhanusb,
Oh its very touching.Our parents when they grow older need support of ours but don't say it to us and its our duty to take care of them at old age.
May be your father after spending 15 days with you and your family felt like home and had an intuition that he may not be able to see you further thats why he had cried.
Our parents when they grow older need support of ours but don't say it to us and its our duty to take care of them at old age.May be your father after spending 15 days with you and your family felt like home and had an intuition that he may not be able to see you further thats why he had cried.