Correct Mistakes

Growing up I made lots and lots mistakes

Later learned to learn from the mistakes

Wiser, when learned from others' mistakes 

Look up to people- only for their mistakes

Me turned pro, now all mistakes I correct 

Thought my teen sons, I need to correct

Tried, but they very sure they are correct 

Gifted me a mirror, said, "first self you correct"

Saw an old man, saw myself lean and pale

Complicate simple things, no time to exhale

Messy, the life I live, forgot even to smile

Changing self was not easy, it took a while 

Now, others' mistakes I let go, self I focus

No more anxious moments, sleep in surplus

Smile returned, "younger", the body status

Shiny face, mirror gave the needed impetus

Sree.....

Diplomatic Kid

Woke up hearing my little one laughing out loud
Saw a smiley little face, “me” a father very proud 
Day began positively, like sun coming of the cloud(s) 
Later, asked the reason, again he laughed out loud

Cheerfully, he started unfolding a story unheard
He- a very talented story teller I always admired  
“I saw you turning small, no mustache, no beard
You were in nappies, he narrated a story, bit weird

"Years passed by, I grew big, but- the reverse you did
Continued his narration the little one, his looks candid
Shall tell stories,  spent time with you, said the kid
Live your heart out daddy, I ensure none shall forbid

Reality strikes, forced me out of my fantasy world
Trying to escape,  to the office work- myself I hold
Suddenly flashed, the reasons made up, excuses I told
Awesome kid, his smart diplomatic teachings I behold

Sree….