Those big wondrous eyes
Filled with all the innocence of the world
Those tiny soft hands
Giggling for a high five
And the smallest arms
Wrapped around my neck in a warm embrace
The little voice, saying, “I love you”
Though you’re a stranger and I’ve only known you for five minutes
But my Being knows your Being.
This New Year’s gift
from a three year old girl named Meher
Lit a light
An eternal feeling
A deep sentiment
A deeper touch
to my core
A Life slowed down
A moment of heartfelt connection
“I love you too,” I said, and truly meant it.
