An ode to my childhood...

Gifted to the world was a beautiful little angel,

She was white like a snow and light like a feather,

She was cherished and loved by all those dear,

She was a wonder, who all loved to behold. 

She grew up making very little fuss.

She had in her tiny grasp, all alphabets, rhymes and numbers.

She soon found herself in the chairs of kindergarten.

She was the princess and center of her world.

She welcomed a new little member.

She lovingly embraced a cute little brother.

Together the world became more interesting.

They grew up sharing, playing and fighting.

She grew up with loving cousins.

She made friends to play and gossip.

She loved to drown herself in mysteries and adventures.

Her mother always had a tough time to bring her to the present.

She grew up with reasonable grades.

She was a dry leaf, floating in the air.

Life had an interesting way of creating her.

Life glided with her, tossing, nudging and creating.

She was always taught to look at the bright side.

She had parents rooted in Faith.

She got introduced to a purpose very early.

It helped her stay focused and centered.

She continued to wonder,

Doing what she must,

Trusting her God,

Trusting life.

And slowly, peacefully, loving,

She went to a place so far away,

She was close yet so far,

She had to move on,

It was time to let her go…

She is the most beautiful of all the creation I know.

She is loving, resilient and a gentle soul.

She is a wonder, who fascinates me to no end.

She is the anchor who created me.

She is I and I am she…

She is the most loving part of me.

She is my childhood, as happy as a breeze,

Lurking in my memories so near yet so deep.

She is my childhood, my most loving self.

She is my childhood, my biggest gift.

She is my childhood, my most cherished time,

She is my childhood, that holds so many happy experiences,

She is my childhood, who is within me!