It was some time ago

It was some time ago
They said I was a child,
often I wandered in wild;
I recollect faint traces
where have they gone?

The days of playing with sand,
fighting, laughing, crying and,
peaceful sleep on her lap.
I have made friends over berries,
‘have even travelled miles on ferries.

Dreams and wishes replaced by obligation,
Now I drive every foot on instigation;
Either did the world change,
                                                             or the dream;
Neither do we laugh today,
                                                                     nor do we scream.
When I ask people now,
“where did everything go?”
They just smile and whisper
It was some time ago
It was some time ago

Sriks...

3rd Jan, 2011

 Dedicated to- Sweet childhood