Lyrics of love

Dear Piya,

You may think that I am a romantic, based on the love-filled letters I have written to you.

You wouldn’t be wrong to think so.

I guess that when it comes to her child, every mother is a romantic at heart.

Everything seems prettier in the background of a laughing child.

Anything seems possible with the faith of a tiny finger wrapped around one’s palm.

All looks better & all feels right, with a child’s hug for a necklace.

It wouldn’t be wrong to wonder if lyricists think of little, adorable, munchkins, when they write beautiful songs of love.

I, for one, can serenade any love song to you. You are my Cuppy Cake, to the core, in that manner.

But that stands true because of the things you do, the way you do them & the manner in which you stand there, cluelessly adorable after having done them.

Lets speak of what happened a few days back - 

You wanted to do an odd activity.

I said, ‘No’.

You said, ‘Pleaseee...’ with eyes the size of  chunky almonds.

I took a deep breath, and repeated, ‘No!’.

You said, ‘Just for 1 minute...’

‘No, Piya...’

‘Acha...only 2 minutes...?’

I pursed my lips a little before erupting into a carefree laugh.

I did not know where ro even begin with my response!

How do I explain logic behind numbers to a toddler unaware of the concept of number?

All I could do was hug you & kiss your cheek ten times.

I know innicence comes to you naturally.

And you have to know thag my love for this innocence inside of you comes just as naturally to.

Do you mot believe me?

Shall I sing a romantic song to prove it?

Love,

Maa