His Pain On A Page

By Ali Affan

Everybody sees her, the one who bears the pain, But no one sees him, who actually takes the pain.

The one who sacrifices his needs for his family’s wants, The one who spends his time and energy for his family.

The one who manages the house is she, But the one who made the family survive is he.

The one who sheds blood and bathes in sweat for his family, The one who stands as a barrier for his family.

The one whose love make the family is she, But the one whose support and sacrifice made the family thrive is he.

The one who thought of none but his family, The one whose rage is the fuel for his family.

The one who ceases to be loved and respected, The one who ends up as key to mere property and wealth.

He deserves better because he makes the house, the home. He runs the family on his shattering shoulders-The Father…

By Ali Affan