Simple Verse- 26- Gift

I had fallen in love with her at first sight A six year old with eyes wet with dewy tears Her slight brown hair was tied at the back into a ponytail On her face was the pain of desertion In her torn pink frock and delicate frame, She looked a fading rose flower. She was one among the abandoned With no Dad or Mom to kiss away the tears Or hold her close to the heart It was with those branded as orphans And boarded under one roof like caged birds That I first saw her, but why did I single her out May be the cute look and the seraphic innocence Stamped on her face that made her so special! I thought of making her happy somehow The second time I went there, I carried some knick knacks And some sweets for the children to munch Also a parcel colourfully wrapped and tied with a ribbon When I called her aloof and handed that small gift, I watched the twinkle in her little eyes As she opened it with her fumbling hands Curiosity peeked on her face and eyes When finally took out the glossy frilled frock She squealed with delight and clapped her hands And I saw her face aglow with excitement and joy. Into her bleak world I let out a flash of euphoria!