It was a huge family gathering. There were so many faces I saw after several months or may be a year or two. Studying abroad has alienated me from the good and bad of getting embroiled in a joint family structure to a great extent. And with a reasonable excuse of being busy with Grad School.....fair enough!
The focus of attention this time was me and my new born nephew. His cryptic babble and seemingly meaningful syllables had lit the house with warmth and giggles. Everyone wanted to hold him and cuddle him. His soft fair cheeks and eyes lit with wonder and innocence were enough to melt the hardest of the hearts.
And people shared this particular part of the evening invariably. It was curious to watch how they forgot their inherent differences,frustrations and complaints which usually made itself obvious during these ocassions. They all shared pure love.
I never really thought verbal battles of hatred and ego can be won with one simple innocent smile. When the child smiles.....
