Thinking about my childhood days brings tears of joy to my eyes. Birthday memories are so special, they always take me down the memory lane, extremely pleasant. Right from celebrating full birthday week to getting woken up from sleep at 2 am, wearing new clothes, visiting temple to seek God's blessings, buying board games and new toys with papa, eating sweet treats made by mom, getting phone calls and birthday cards from relatives. It totally made me feel so special, but I never wanted to grow up so fast. It seems like yesterday only. The time has moved at such a fast pace. Time to be a year older again, time to take up new responsibilities. But goodbyes are never pleasant. Before bidding farewell to my 20s, today I would like to recall all the beautiful memories of bygone days.
Tiny as an ant
when I was
life seemed so easy,
Playing, eating, studying
so much to do
but, I was never busy.
Going on rides with my darling dad
and sleeping in my mom's lap,
The only world I knew.
Happiness was all around
tensions were so few.
Fighting with my boring brother
teasing and insulting each other
gave us joy abound,
when we rode bicycle together in the ground.
Maggi, dosa, noodles, chocolates
was my definition of happiness
dancing to the bollywood tunes
made me feel fabulous.
Birthday treats and Birthday gifts
were just like some treasure
Cutting cake and bursting balloons
gave me so much pleasure.
Spending time together with family
Endless gossips and giggling gaily
I can recall now
Life was so beautiful then, it was just Wow!
Now, so many things are left behind
and so are so many people.
Time engulfed these timeless beauties
and made me feel feeble.
Dear daddy, granny and grandpa
you are dearly missed
I miss your blessings, I miss your love
and I miss the forehead kissed.
Thou shall move on
and take up new responsibilities,
has someone wisely said.
Growing up is not easy as such
But, childhood is always missed very much.