Thatha it has been one year
Since you went away from us
But still your shadow moves around us
Day in and day out
Where-ever we go or stay
Your memories still remain afresh

There is not a day
Where we can avoid remembering you
Sometimes expressed
And many a times unexpressed
In the busiest of time or when relatively free
It is impossible not to think of you

You come back in our memories in different forms
As a lyricist, composer and singer
Writing, composing and singing songs about us
Sometimes jovial, emotional or familial
But in each of your compositions
Only displaying love for us

When we move through the streets
It reminds us of the moments
You have carried us in your warm shoulders
Or carried us on the strollers
And many times holding our hands walking miles
Reminding us of your warmth which can still be felt

When we go to the temples
It reminds us of your humming songs
The devotional songs that you used to sing
Using the mike that you used to carry
And come back with Prasad – pulihora, vada, pongal
Whose delicious taste we used to enjoy

When we pass through the sweet shops and bakery
It reminds us of multiple times
Sweets, Cakes and Snacks you used to bring
And while we ate these delicious items ...