A Father’s Pride: Celebrating Abhinav’s Birthday

There are moments in life when time feels unreal—when you blink and suddenly the tiny hands that once wrapped around your finger are now strong, steady, and building a life of their own. Today is one of those moments.

Today, my younger son Abhinav turns another year older, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude, pride, and quiet awe.

From the very first day I held him, I knew my world had changed. There was something about his calm presence, his observant eyes, the way he listened before he spoke. He didn’t demand attention—he earned it effortlessly. Watching him grow has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

Thirty years may have passed, but I still see the boy who laughed freely, who learned through curiosity, who found strength not in noise but in resilience. Life has shaped him, tested him, and refined him—and through it all, he has remained grounded, kind, and determined.

As a father, there is no greater joy than watching your child become a good human being before becoming a successful one. Abhinav, you are exactly that.

This birthday isn’t just a celebration of age—it’s a celebration of character, courage, and quiet excellence.
It’s a reminder that while your journey continues forward, my love and faith in you remain constant.

And so, on this special day, I want to leave you with a poem—from a father’s heart to his son’s future.

# My Poem For Abhinav #

I held you once in trembling hands,
A world reborn that day,
Your first breath rewrote my life
In the softest, strongest way.

You grew in steps I barely saw,
Between the nights and years,
Through scraped-up knees and silent wins,
Through laughter mixed with tears.

You learned to stand, then walk alone,
Yet never far from me,
A quiet strength within your soul,
A mind that longed to see.

Now thirty years have shaped your face,
A man both calm and wise,
But in your smile I still behold
That child behind your eyes.

You’ve faced the world with steady grace,
Not loud, but deeply true,
Turning effort into purpose,
And dreams into something you do.

Know this, son, through every mile,
Through triumph, doubt, or bend—
My pride in you will never fade,
My love will never end.

Go chase the life that calls your name,
Let hope your compass be,
And when the road feels long or dark,
Remember—you carry me.

For you are not just part of my life,
You are my heart’s refrain,
My greatest blessing, my quiet joy,
My sunshine after rain.

Happy Birthday, my dear Abhinav,
Your journey still unfolds—
And I’ll be here, in every step,
A father growing old… but proud beyond all words.

(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com

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