A curtain of joy descended on the couple
When they looked at their first born
Lying all wrapped and cocooned in the cradle
On her very first day on this earth

They stood transfixed, spellbound
Marvelling at their own creation
Carved out of their own genes
Shaped with their tenderness and love

No words were exchanged
Yet the child seemed to be acutely aware
Of the deluge of  ‘niagaresque’ affection
Which seemed to flood her being

Creating little rivulets of lullabies
Which tinkled in her tiny ears
Soothing her to deep slumber
With a hint of a smile on her lips

Time came to a standstill for the couple, as
Strands of longing emanated from their little fairy
Entering their body, winding up their sinews
Before nesting silently in their hearts

Unwilling to disturb the pristine moment
They held together, speechless, motionless
As long as they could, till they heard a faint cry
Shaking them out of this sublime trance

Subir Chakraborty / 23rd April 2018