I think I understood love today
in the shape of tiny feet
tucked under a tiny body
a giggle
a splash
of water at the kitchen sink
sheer elation in seeing
her walk, something
shared by homo sapiens
yet rendered me speechless.
It’s the sound of
Baaaa baaaa or moooo moooo
no logic
no rhyme
it’s wiping food off
eager hands
perfectly full cheeks
and sometimes,
no often times,
from a heap of
curls.
It’s the moment
not the worry
not the plan
but just now
a tiny raise of an eyebrow
another giggle loose
a desire to explore
the contents of every drawer
she need not do
a thing. No money is involved.
no talent required.
no idea passed on.
she simply exists
and I love her completely
for nothing other
then this.
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