A walk to remember

Standing by my window

I look outside,

Going back to the memory lanes

Mind gets sweeped with emotional tide.

I look at the kids,

Playing in the street

They remind me of the childhood

That was a phase, very sweet.

Those were the days

When smiles and giggles mattered

Now reign the dreams,

Half fulfilled and half shattered!

Balloons, candies, toys

Made Aladdin's treasure

Even the millions we earn today,

Can't give that pleasure.

Better marks and grades,

Did not matter

Mickey and Minnie

Decorated room corner

When I ask myself,

What is childhood

A voice within me says,

It's when one doesn't have to

Worry about livelihood.

The carefree plays,

And joyful rides

Cycling down the streets,

And up on the hillside.

Rushing to the playground

With a gleeful laughter,

Mother warning and shouting

But never looking after!

A ball comes,

Swinging in the air

Bringing me back to the window,

I started from where!