Simple Verse- 26- Gift Poem by Valsa George

Simple Verse- 26- Gift

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I had fallen in love with her at first sight
A six year old with eyes wet with dewy tears
Her slight brown hair was tied at the back into a ponytail
On her face was the pain of desertion
In her torn pink frock and delicate frame,
She looked a fading rose flower.
She was one among the abandoned
With no Dad or Mom to kiss away the tears
Or hold her close to the heart
It was with those branded as orphans
And boarded under one roof like caged birds
That I first saw her, but why did I single her out
May be the cute look and the seraphic innocence
Stamped on her face that made her so special!
I thought of making her happy somehow

The second time I went there, I carried some knick knacks
And some sweets for the children to munch
Also a parcel colourfully wrapped and tied with a ribbon
When I called her aloof and handed that small gift,
I watched the twinkle in her little eyes
As she opened it with her fumbling hands
Curiosity peeked on her face and eyes
When finally took out the glossy frilled frock
She squealed with delight and clapped her hands
And I saw her face aglow with excitement and joy.
Into her bleak world I let out a flash of euphoria!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: orphan
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Roop Rekha Bhaskar 20 October 2015

You kissed her tears away. and you had mine rolling down. this poem is itself a gift to all who Open it. And Read it. This gift is special - as it is wrapped in sharing and kindness. and the words has special effects too; because the one who reads can pass on this gift.

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Valsa George 20 October 2015

Thank you Rupa...... Only a compassionate heart can find beauty in this poem!

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M Asim Nehal 20 October 2015

What a Love! ! ! ! What a poem and what an expression, loved everything you described so perfectly... I watched the twinkle in her little eyes As she opened it with her fumbling hands Curiosity peeked on her tender face and eyes When finally took out the glossy frilled frock

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Valsa George 20 October 2015

Thank you Asim....... I am touched by your comment!

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Loke Kok Yee 20 October 2015

You described yourself so clear and well Your kindness from your poem all can tell Thanks Valsa

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Kumarmani Mahakul 07 August 2019

It is so touchingly portrayed on an orphan, her appearance and her curiosity. When you offer her a parcel colorfully wrapped and tied with a ribbon, she opens with her fumbling hands and a mark of curiosity peeked on her face and eyes is found. When she opens it, her face glows with excitement and joy. You have so kind heart madam, We should have love towards orphans. A beautiful poem is amazingly shared.

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Ayman Parray 03 November 2015

The need for love in our world is so immense, there should be no room for hate. A great gift indeed. Thank you, Valsa.

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Madathil Rajendran Nair 22 October 2015

A correction if you permit.. You let in a flash of bliss. What a beautiful poem. Again 10.

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Tirupathi Chandrupatla 21 October 2015

A cute lovable little girl meets a compassionate soul. Love emanates and spreads around. The poem is a beauty.

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Akhtar Jawad 21 October 2015

Is any gift better than love, for a wounded dove, Knick knacks for an orphan bird that brought smiles on her face, Was a Valsa's supplement, to the gift a glace, to Valsa a grace. A beautiful poem Valsa! ..............................10

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