GLOBAL VOICES
EYES THAT SPEAK
A Father ' s Journey of Love and Letting Go
by Vije Bhatia
I still remember the tiny you Your little hands holding mine It makes me proud to see you grow But in my heart the fact I know That away you will go very soon A piece of my heart will always tell you In soul and spirit – Papa is always right behind you
I am an Indian father , so naturally , my roots and ideology will shine through in this piece . One of my objectives in writing this article is to explore the father-daughter relationship on a global level , understanding the cultural differences in various parts of the world while recognizing the universal similarities that bind us all .