Cherish I those things that prevailed,  an Era ago.

Them I hold close to my heart n wouldn't let them go.

Those values I hold will dearly stay, until my dying day.

Wish, things so drastically wouldn't change from yesterday.

Those games both indoor n outdoor with friends we did play.

With our parents joining us, really made us happy and gay.

Those picnics, long walks, trekking we tremendously enjoyed.

Seeing our Aunts, Uncles, cousins, we actually did rejoice.

Building a stage, performing skits, singing, dancing;

Were so much an integral part of our life; gave us new wings.

Today children almost addicted are to TV, computers n mobiles

No libraries, no story sessions; books now just lie in piles.

Sorry I feel for these modern kids; what will they do ?

Rented we bicycles n on picnics we went. Ask them I, what will you do?

Nature beckons you, climb trees, eat fresh fruits, them pluck.

Run with a doggy or after a hen and hear her cluck-cluck.

Plant some seeds, then them water; joy you will experience immense.

Build some nests for birds, offer them grains, in a bush dense.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

Armin Dutia Motashaw