When was the last time I climbed a tree?
munched a Mango and laughed out in glee.
Played a game of hide and seek,
or jumped on bed and broke a teeth.
Helped grandma with pickle bottles,
licked some oil or backed some paapads.
Splashed water from the garden tank,
and built a castle as the day sank.
Screamed, shouted, bruised and cried,
Fought over a torn-tattered kite.
Smelt of sweat, dust and grime,
and covered in gooey slime,
Tried to avoid the dreadful gaze,
of a mother who waited in rage.
A tight spank,nice wash and hot food,
and off to bed as fast as we could..
With stories of far away land,
Fairies, pixies and marching band.
Slept a peaceful dreamy night..
Those days of innocence left behind,
Of bag full of memories sweet and kind.