THE JOYS OF CHILDHOOD - by Prerna C. - India

THE JOYS OF CHILDHOOD  by Prerna C. -  India Dancing around like little raindrops On muddy roads and more Window shopping in the shops Building castles at the sea shore Little fights on a pen or a doll Lasting only a moment or two Then, a little hug to end it all And skipping together saying I love you Running and dancing here and about Slipping hard and rising with every fall Laughing and Playing a chuckle and a shout Swinging high on swings, and shooting a ball Then cosily, in mum’s lap, at night Listening to joyous words, and toys anew Then, on the terrace with dad, flying a kite With an innocent smile as fresh as dew Knowing neither grief nor worry Lost in their own jolly world At their own pace, ne’er in a hurry Aspiring to build a happy dream-world A stranger as well as their dear one They can make anyone smile They enclose love for everyone They know nothing of cheat or wile Those days were so nice; that can’t be forgotten Though, I can forget everything else I’ve got I wish I could go back the steps I’ve trodden Twas the happiest time, that now can’t be bought I miss the swings and the playful laughter So, let me return to what I find good I miss the innocent talks without any falter So, let me return to the joys of childhood