In response to Isciblr’s Freedom of Expression Challenge : MEMORIES
Fond recollections envelope,
casts an enchanting spell,
fragrance of happy times waft
from the carefree childhood days.
Tender feet scampering
behind the meandering butterflies
revelling in the cuckoo’s melody
idyllic afternoons lazing in the orchards
echoes of the never ending banter
playful dreams of the little minds
partners in crime, in the naughty pranks
tricks and treats, bruised knees,
messy shirts privy to the artistic strokes
books and games being the best buddies
secret whispers in hushed tones
the sob stories and the impish grin
a collage of trinkets secretly stashed,
happiness was never scarce as
tiny delights ruled the roost.
Today,
as I walk down those lanes,
the beautiful scattered flowers
infuse a scent of reminiscence
of memories unplugged
filled with wistful nostalgia.
Very nicely written poem.
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Thank you!!
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You are most welcome dear friend
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Beautifully knitted and well written !!
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Many thanks Jyo!
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Nice poem Radhika
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Thanks Daneel!
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Welcome Radhika
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Truly nostalgic memories..You have taken me into the garden of memories where I could enjoy the fruits of happiness. Thank you !!
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I am so glad you enjoyed the walk down the memory lane Deepika. Thanks ๐ค
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wow lovely radhika!!!
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful poem Radhika. Filled with lovely memories where one wish to live those moments again. Outstanding
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Thanks a lot Tanvir. Childhood memories are always so special ๐
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Definitely heartfelt memories
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Itโs a wowowow from me.. beautiful.. ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโฆ.
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Thanks a bunch Debika ๐๐
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Wow! So very tender and beautiful โ your words bring out a universality in the beauty of memories and nostalgia. Yet another wondrous write from my sweet word magician. Thank You for sharing! ๐
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Your generous appreciation warms my heart Krishnapriya. Thank you so much ๐๐
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Beautiful!!!
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Thanks Rupali!
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Beautifully written and bring out the nostalgia of childhood with all itโs beauty
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Beautifully weaved โฆ..takes me back in those lanes
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Wow, takes me back in time! Wonderful play of words and emotions!โค๏ธโค๏ธ
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Thank you so much Richa. Enjoyed writing this one as it took me back to my childhood days โค๏ธ
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You are blessed to write like this.. It always manages to touch our hearts!โค๏ธโค๏ธ
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The cherished moments from the past!!!
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Absolutely Indira ๐
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Nostalgic memoriesโฆ lovely!!
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Many thanks Kranti ๐
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My absolute pleasure ๐
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So beautiful, so beautiful! The picture itself is so wonderful and you bring back those scents of childhood so beautifully ๐
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Thank you so much Pragalbha ๐
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Beautiful poem Radhika ๐๐๐
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Thanks KP ๐
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I could certainly feel the nostalgia, Radhika ๐
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So glad to hear that Moushumi! Thanks
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Brought those scene in mind, beautiful words.
(I believe my comment in your previous post lost somewhere no problem itโs happening sometimes here)
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Thanks Meenakshi. I don’t know where your comments have disappeared. Checked my spam folder too.
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Itโs OK maโam, it is happening to me also to few others here.
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Oh….ok. Don’t know what could be going wrong.
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Absolutely beautiful and truly Nostalgic โคโคโค
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Thank you so much Yasmin ๐๐
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Wow… Reminds me of olden days…
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Nostalgic indeed! Well done!
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Thanks Kunal!
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Beautiful, beautiful poem and filled with nostalgia and their memories. Childhood and its fun and frolic never comes back. Awesome poem, Radhika. Loved it.
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Thanks a bunch Kamal!
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Welcome Radhika.
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So beautiful, Radhika!!!
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Thanks so much Vidur!
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An absolute pleasure!!!
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โHappiness was never scarceโ!! So true! Now we have to search for it!! Today only i was observing my 2-3 year old nephews and how they were going ecstatic with happiness over soap bubbles! How such a small thing made them go supremely happy was all i was wonderingโฆ.and also wondering when was the last time i had experienced such happiness!!
You made me nostalgic!!
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Very true Sifar. We didn’t need fancy toys or gadgets or exotic holidays to make us happy. Little things and treats brought us unlimited joy. Those were the days of simple living. ๐
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Indeed!! Very simple life back then!!
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Beautifully penned! It takes me to the new world of happiness. ๐
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Reading your comment makes me glad Megala. Thanks ๐
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reading this infuses similar feelings too
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Bruised knees, cuckooโs melody, butterflies, scattered flowersโฆ. Radhika, You took me down to my childhood memory laneโฆโฆ Loved, loved a lot this beautiful poem!!!
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Childhood memories are beautiful. Am glad that this one took you back there. Thanks a ton dear ๐
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Lovely, Radhika!
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Thanks Susi โบ๏ธ
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Lovely โค
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Thanks ๐
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This is beautiful, Maโam. Lovely memories. Nostalgic. ๐
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Thanks so much Aishwarya ๐
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You are welcome, Ma’am. ๐
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