16.30, the phone rings, ecstatic voice of my dad ' it's a girl'
Aug 8th, that evening, a little angel entered our lives
my feet rush to the hospital to glimpse this awaited addition.
She was ours, little Niharika.
The sun, moon, stars, all a blur for our family
her wails, her burps, sneezes. smiles
was what world seemed for our family in the next couple years.
Her smile cooling scorching summery Indian afternoons
her warm hug soothing clattering cold mornings
every pair of hands eager to hold her.
A stray dog caught her attention
her curiosity caught my dad's attention
and we got Snoopy, a cute fluffy dog.
a four-legged cutie who never left Niharika alone.
Half century of mine and my sis over
yet feels like yesterday her first smattered words
Anna kolakochy and Babuchi.
Her accidental choke on an ice cube
blue, her lip colour stopped all our hearts for a sec.
my mum's timely effort saved her, little did my mum knew
hidden traits this little one would make her practice.
Fifteen years ago, this girl flew from her nest
today, building her own with warmth and love of Jamie.
A boy, whom my Mum adores a lot, maybe if not less
equal to Niharika.
Jamie, welcome to our family. just as she is our first one
you are like our first son.
Two matured adults, building their life brick by brick
We may be far away tucked in sands of Qatar
but just remember, there are still many pairs of hands
eager to help you, hug you both and take care
if you ever need us.
Loads of love to the beautiful new couple.............
