for kruthi

the first touch
my finger on her palm
that spellbound moment
when i held her in my arms
the smell of her skin
the wonder in her eyes
when she awoke from her dreams
with a face all surprised
and when she looked at me
did she realize
she was the 'precious'
i was awaiting all my life
my heart tore out of me
my mind throbbed
feverish and delirious
at once, i laughed and sobbed.
that moment of truth
i found new meaning to me
this bond had forged for me,
a new reason to be.