It was her first Diwali,she was ten months old, 

She couldn't take her eyes off from me as I looked different, 

wearing shiny clothes and gold.


She smiled and enjoyed looking at those bright lights, 

In her small green lehenga she looked like Goddess Lakshmi in 

disguise!!


While I enjoyed all these moments I was anxious and careful, 

I tried my best to save her from the sound of crackers and its 

smell which was harmful !!


It was my first Diwali with my child , after her birth , 

Truly a memorable day on Earth!!

                                                                                                   -Manasa Hegde