Terrified by all types of animals;
Timid I grew during my childhood.
Petrified and Panicked I was when
Parents decided to have a new pet.
That day as I can still recall
Twenty ninth of April, 1996.
Alone I was at my uncle’s place
Amidst my terror and fear.
Candy on my hand to cheer me up
Crying and begging my dad not to leave.
Refusing to step-in to my own home
Remotely I wasn’t ready to see him.
Finally convinced myself
Fearlessly I entered the room.
Minute creature wrapped around the cloth
Mom walked me near him.
Then I saw his face –
Those little fingers and cute lips.
Tiny feet and chubby eyes.
Teary eyes and cheerful smile.
The Fear was gone in a jiff.
That day, I knew for sure
This little thing is my bundle of happiness.
My first childhood pet..
My last ever pet..
My forever love.
My ‘Brother’, my dear Arvind.
Nose describe panna la
hahaha apo apdi ila thambi!