Childhood Days

Those were the days,

 When there were all smiles on my face.

Those were the days,

 The ‘Good old days’.

Childhood is that time,

 When you dance and sing rhymes.

Childhood is that phase of life,

 When everyone seems nice.

People pamper you and hug you,

 They give you toffees and toys.

People coax you to sing aloud,

 To hear your sweet baby voice.

It is that time,

 When you get what you want.

It is that time,

 When you do what ever you want.

Birds and animals,

 Were fascinating then.

Pebbles and shells,

 Were fascinating then.

Sleeping and eating,

 Were undesirable chores,

Which Mama had to do,

 With a use of a little force.

Daddy was your best friend,

 When you were a child.

Whenever Mama scolded you,

 Behind him you would hide.

Siblings and buddies seemed great,

 When you were a child,

You tried to imitate them,

 Even if it was to dress up wild.

Childhood is a wonderful time,

 When everyone loves you.

 Childhood is a wonderful time,

 When everyone cares for you.

- Nandita Pai -