Philosophy.

There's a potted Queen of Thorns on our terrace - the sole midget amidst swaying Neem, Coconut and Wildflower trees that surround it. Recently, on one of my trips upstairs to shoot pictures of the wild flowers, i noticed that the Queen of Thorns was also sprouting buds. I eagerly took a couple of shots of them and then came back.

A couple of days ago, i noticed that the plant had been brought downstairs and was resting in my parents' balcony. It was covered in flowers. I wondered why Dad had brought it down (Mom hardly goes up to the terrace). So today, when i noticed the plant again, i asked Dad why he had brought it down - it seemed to be healthy, had enough of sunshine and was even sporting some lovely blooms.

"Yes...well, it was just sitting upstairs with nobody to see it flowering. That's why i brought it downstairs."

Sometimes i just want to hug my dad with all the affection i have in me.