Smile

Smile
(A poem from the recently released book ‘Feeling the Way’)

The little urchin with sparkling eyes
Ran towards my car,
Unmindful of the traffic.
Lifted a bunch of flowers, and said
Fifty rupees only, madam.
She smiled innocently
Hoping I would pick one. And I did.
A hundred rupee note I showed,
Give me two, I said.
Her smile widened.
And I felt contented.
Filled with water and pebbles
The red roses arranged in symmetry
I placed the vase on the dining table
Honey, what’s the occasion?
Asked my husband.
All for a smile, I said
Smiling......          

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