My Newborn!

a poem by Jayati Chowdhury

The rapture of my membrane,
The excruciating pain,
Can I ever forget that day…
Into my world, you came!

The joy of conceiving.
Yet, agony of nine months,
Nausea and restrictions
Gone astray to see- nature’s divine creation!

The blinking of your eyes,
The irresistible charm of your innocent smile,
Your fragility, so intimidating,
That tears blurred my sight.

The intense bonding
With your first whimper began,
Cradling you in my arms
Our lifelong journey began.