A few simple moments.
A handful of mirth.
Sweet smelling lazy afternoons;
Playing in the dirt.
Lingering hopscotch evenings;
Striking rainbow marbles in the mud.
Crazy bath time adventures;
Blowing fragrant soapy suds.
Dreams laced in cotton candy.
Wide eyed; undying trust.
A ray of sunshine held promise such.
In swirling gold speckled dust.
Patting mud pies at sunny noon.
Braving the tan in honeyed bloom.
Neither scare, nor care for the morrow.
Innocent peals of laughter; no room for gloom.
Dimpled hands; eager scamps.
In bunched up skirts, treasures store;
Some handpicked fruit, some wind blown nuts,
Some stealthily plucked flowers; rounds off the chore.
Life swayed to an idyllic tune.
Daddy’s guitar, and mommy’s sweet croon.
Wish we could stay there forever.
With leisurely daybreaks, and a playful moon.
Reading this Poem made me extremely nostalgic memories of my childhood.
Keep the words flowing Shaheen. You are remarkable. Lots of love
– Fari
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Thank you dear…really appreciate your comment:)
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This poem reminded me of a time when we didn’t have a care in the world…. It’s funny how we couldnt wait to be older when we were young and now it’s just the opposite … Keep up the good work!!!
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Yes, we couldn’t wait to grow up…now I think Peter Pan made a valid point 🙂
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Oh My! Though I read this poem when you had first jotted down Shaheen, it gave me the same pleasure again. It brought back memories of our childhood together. Our Dad’s guitar & Mom’s sweet crooning, of our innocent games of imagination. Oh how I wish we were small
& innocent again. Oh how I wish we could go back & redo it again.
Loved to read the poem. It has a beautiful depth to it. Makes me very nostalgic & brings back all our wonderful memories together. Love you Sweetheart & keep writing always. You have a gift use it to the fullest. May Allah help you always in your wonderful endeavours of life.
Mehtab
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Yes, Alhamdulillah we had such wonderful times together…..miss those days dearly. Love you dear sis May Allah bless you and all your endeavours with lots of success and happiness, Ameen!!!
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Well done Shaheen ! A simple poem anyone can interpret . Sweet.
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Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. It’s something we call heart power. Once a man has made this commitment, nothing will stop him short of success.”…….
Congrats Dear Shahin….
May ALMIGHTY ALLAH bless you Aameen.
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This poem reminded me of a time when we didn’t have a care in the world…. It’s funny how we couldnt wait to be older when we were young and now it’s just the opposite … Keep up the good work!!!
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Superb ,
Allah the mighty give you success 🙂
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Wow! Beautiful lines for the nostalgic memories of what we all had in common in the innocent years, what seemed to be eternity at the time. Nice poem!
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Brings back memories of those days when we indulged all day in play…..Wish we could get back that kind of carefree and beautiful life even now. This poem is a true reflection of our childhood state….Keep it up…Hope to see more from you…It’s beautiful!!!
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Thanks for writing remarkable poem, which reminded me of my childhood. I spent hours and hours remembering the events one by one and enjoyed the same.
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Great work Di.. wish you luck always !!
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Each line painted a vivid memory of my childhood. I could not help but forget my current worries and dwell in our happy memories as a child.
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Childhood definitely the best phase of life ! Beautifully presented Shaheen!
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Fantastic, I wish I was a child again as each & every word of ur poem reminded me of my childhood days!!!!
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“Childhood” a part of life that creates beautiful memories..
Beautifuly narrated bhabi👌
Wish u good luck
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woww such a great poet you are…beautifully written,it reminded me of my childhood …i wish i could get back the time 😦
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Great poem, love the idyllic and carefree vibe to it! 🙂
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How beautiful and full of memories is!
Love it!
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reminds me of my childhood! I spent a lot of time playing in the dirt, playing outside and enjoying the sun.. perfect! Love the poem!
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Beautiful poetry! I love your choice of words… xoxo Robin
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Beautiful poem. I love how it flows.
Katja xxx
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Great poem, it made me feel at peace somehow, also few spikes of early childhood memories surfaced. I miss being a kid…
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This is so fabulous! It reminded me of being a child again.
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Beautiful poem!
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Such a sweet poem. Thank you for sharing it!
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Lovely poem. Thanks for sharing it 🙂
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This was beautiful, so reminiscent of the ease of childhood and the carefree life led by children. It was a pleasure to read.
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This is beautiful. Both my children are asleep at the moment but reading this I can hear their giggles and laughter. Thank you xx
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Lingering hopscotch evenings – takes me back! To innocent evenings with my sisters and friends, after school – in our backyard! Loved reading the poem!
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This is the perfect way to describe small treasured moments, the little ones that we have on random days! Thanks for sharing such a good read!
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Such beautiful memories! Lovely words!
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Such a lovely poem, it is so well put. Brings back some of my childhood memories. Dreams laced in cotton candy.
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Wow! Well done Shaheen, I love your work! I love poems that everyone can enjoy.
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This is beautiful… while I was reading it I can actually picture the scene, and almost smell the balmy warm air. Loved it!
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beautiful peom! i can see big future to the writer! the way you write is very unique
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very nice poem! i like it! i can picture out the scenario! very nice writing!
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This is a beautiful poem. You did an awesome job!
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Such a lovely poem! Very cute!
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This is a lovely read! This is definitely how it feels when you encounter or choose to see the lovely side of life. The little blessings are golden.
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Aaaahhh those were the days! Now it’s all work, work, work…. exercise, exercise, exercise to keep fitting into my clothes, lol!
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