My Second Love

They said that you were beautiful

Though their eyes told another story.

They saw the eyes which were too big for your face.

I saw only the quiet intensity in them.

They found you too small in stature.

I felt only the sweet warmth.

They heard only hunger pangs in your cries.

I heard the need for care and love.

They saw only the smile on your lips.

I felt your unconditional love in it.

That’s all it took... The first few precious moments

To fall in love with you – 

My child, My second love.

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Written years back.. when I was still in school..