Meher

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.