Love Poem: Lively Gifts
V.  Deepa Avatar
Written by: V. Deepa

Lively Gifts

Gifts are nothing but a parcel of love 
with or without expectations.
When one gives -another receives.
I have been bestowed with wonderful gifts by God..
And those are my parents!
And my parents in turn have given me 
the most precious gift ..
which was wrapped in a soft creamy towel 
that lay in the incubator,eyes closed tight,
tiny fingers grabbing its shiny black hair,
cord clamp stuck at the navel,pearly toes curling,
cute belly raising high & low ..with each breath.
When I peeped through the glass clearly.. 
I could sight the skin that was pinkish red,
i lifted my feet to reach the box and touch 
the soft palm, but a blue dressed nurse 
shushed me with a wave..
The tiny ones lips were like strawberry that 
carried a divine smile :My eyes filled with light 
receiving the sunshine warmth whilst glancing 
at the bright neonates face.
And that was a" he" 
My little brother.
As they took him away from me he screeched..
I grew emotional being an 4 year old.
Then I eagerly waited for five long days for my mum 
to bring him home safe and healthy.
He is a living gift that I received 
whom I love unconditionally..now and forever.

20-6-2020

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