Of paper boats and childhood



My daughter
I watch quietly,
As she neatly
Folds the crisp
Little square pink paper
With her chubby fingers,
Totally quiet and
Absorbed in origami,
I observe how
With her folds,
Art unfolds.

A lovely, light
paperboat I behold-
And memories unfold:
Chilli-hot, fire-hot fritters,
Monsoon music,
Brolly-less, romping carefree,
And my days of dancing in rain-
Jolly though dripping wet,
In the light and heavy
Heavy and light drizzle
My smile mingles with hers,
Our smiles grow miles,
As our hearts
Feel more merrier,
I open my childhood
Gift-wrapped in hers.

By Amita Sanghavi

Published by amita sanghavi

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