Love

When I asked, what is Love?

He said,

It is the Gravity that anchors,

Its that soothing hug of warmth, from the sun

The calm night with rains

The breeze of the sea.

And sometimes the winds in the trees.

It is plain and yet complex too

Bring joy and sorrow too

It can be found every where

It is found in the stories we hear

In the giggles and in doodles

In battles and in wars too

In that extra roti that maa serves and concern that papa holds

in the folds of old books

the comforting hug

the knowing smile.

that gentle touch !

the Eyes.. what can I say

in your Eyes.

Love is everywhere

Only if we could bind it with words.

Sadly, love doesn’t work like that

Love cannot be pushed or pulled

Or squashed to fit into a box..

Love includes affection, care and compassion and something more

Love is acceptance

Love is love

Love is what you make of it !

When he asked, if I wanted more of an explanation?

I nodded a no…

I didn’t understand a word he said..

But in him, I saw a glimpse,

A glimpse of what he meant to say.