Happy Childrens' Day

Children's Day*

There was a time when choosing the colour of a sketch pen was a tough task ;
getting the window seat on the school bus was a big deal;
getting a toffee as a birthday treat from a friend made our day ;
being the first to finish copying from the blackboard was a moment of pride;
hiding the answer from our partner was not selfishness;
when homework was the only torture;
all elders were ideal;early to bed early to rise
was life's mantra;
owning a bicycle or one coveted doll was the only treasure;
to look good was only to put loads of powder
and a neat comb;
television time was a community time ;
nothing compared to mum's cotton sari
pallu to wipe a runny nose;
and teary eyes and dad's shadow was
good enough to get the schoolbooks out ;

A tribute to those wonderful memories that made a wholesome childhood. Celebrate the child in you!
Happy CHILDREN'S DAY

Jayasala 42