I want my childhood back.........
Those were the best days of my life. No, it is not Bryan Adams I am talking about. This is the song of my life, the song longing for the pure innocence of childhood.
I still remember getting up at nine in the morning. Mummy used to drag me out of bed. Then were the daily chores of brushing teeth, bathing, completing homework and finally going to school by the school bus. School was even more fun with such amazing, loving and caring teachers, who used to dote over me. We had a gala time in school, myself and all my friends.
Evenings were the favourite part of my day. I used to play from five in the evening to nine at night. The games used to consist of cricket, soccer, "lagori", "home-run", "tapri" and so on. We were 20 of us, a huge group of guys and girls. There was never any distinction, no uncomfortable feelings amongst us. All our relationships were platonic. After reaching home by nine and again getting a shouting from mummy, it used to be prayer time - 'Shubham karoti kalyanam.' Though it is supposed to be sung when lights are switched on during twilight, I used to sing it at night, as finding me at home in the evenings was impossible.
Daddy used to go on flights and get such amazing chocolates. I relished each and everyone of them. Him coming home from a flight was what I used to look forward to most. Mummy was always full of love (as all moms are). Daddy waas my security blanket. I had nothing to worry about when I was under his shadow. He was really very protective - the ideal father. My kids will be very lucky even if I am a quarter as good as he was.
My cousins Raku dada and Neil were a huge influence on me. They were my idols. I always did want to emulate them - and still do. Summer vacations were a lot of fun. All my cousins used to come to stay over or I used to go to their place. It was all about going to the beach, eating out, playing cards, chatting, pillow fights and so on. It was a lot of fun.
All that seems so far away. Now it is all about work, responsibilities and so on. I want my childhood back. Koi lauta de mere beete hue din...........................
Evenings were the favourite part of my day. I used to play from five in the evening to nine at night. The games used to consist of cricket, soccer, "lagori", "home-run", "tapri" and so on. We were 20 of us, a huge group of guys and girls. There was never any distinction, no uncomfortable feelings amongst us. All our relationships were platonic. After reaching home by nine and again getting a shouting from mummy, it used to be prayer time - 'Shubham karoti kalyanam.' Though it is supposed to be sung when lights are switched on during twilight, I used to sing it at night, as finding me at home in the evenings was impossible.
Daddy used to go on flights and get such amazing chocolates. I relished each and everyone of them. Him coming home from a flight was what I used to look forward to most. Mummy was always full of love (as all moms are). Daddy waas my security blanket. I had nothing to worry about when I was under his shadow. He was really very protective - the ideal father. My kids will be very lucky even if I am a quarter as good as he was.
My cousins Raku dada and Neil were a huge influence on me. They were my idols. I always did want to emulate them - and still do. Summer vacations were a lot of fun. All my cousins used to come to stay over or I used to go to their place. It was all about going to the beach, eating out, playing cards, chatting, pillow fights and so on. It was a lot of fun.
All that seems so far away. Now it is all about work, responsibilities and so on. I want my childhood back. Koi lauta de mere beete hue din...........................
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