Children

In despair,
look for a child-
(You may find
One in your backyard)
In his crystal clear
Luminous eyes

Mischievous smile
Hear his squeals of delight
Tiny hands
With pink nails

Rediscover childhood
You left behind!

Go
Play with him,
Whatever
Be his whim.
Hug Him
If he cries

Next Moment
He'll be
Chasing butterflies.

need you
go anywhere
To find laughter,

And Him...


Dedicated to all the children in the world

RAJ NANDY
It is said that you have to be really desrving to get a hug from a small child ! You have to be really lucky to find the sunshine and laughter in a child's eyes- which reflects your own ! Thanks for sharing , -Raj

Sandra Martyres
A beatiful tribute to children on Children's day..good write Mamta

Susan Jarvis
A truly beautiful poetic tribute to the world's future... children are glimmers of hope on our horizon, and your wonderful poem reminds the reader of just that. :)

Nikunj
A tribute to childhood that brings the oodles of memories back . That reminds of the treasures that are left behind but are still available in our own backyards ....this piece has multifold implications as i see it ....happy children's day ... :)

Lynda Robson
so lovely Mamta and so right

T A Ramesh
Tenderness and mischiefs of child absorb the mind fresh as flowers ever!

nimal dunuhinga
mild and the softness of the bygone childhood that never comes?

Chaos1214
It's the tenderness of this piece, which is intoxicating.

sarwar chowdhury
beautiful wording! significant thought out