Lonely Memories

They all exclaimed I was lonely

But they were wrong because I beheld memories

Those days that brought sunny thoughts

Spread rays of hope or bring an emotional drought

Sitting near the bonfire with a cup of coffee

My heart melted, thinking about those cute childhood glee

When toffee was just a rupee away

Stuffing them under pillows, hoping they forever stay

Was ticking time off when checking the calendar

So many festivities I wondered

The black and white days found diwali more than enough

Making wholesome rangoli with colors vibrant in a cup

The kids dodged around to grab the remote in their hands

Sitting by the TV, they would barely understand

The truth that beauty lies in the parks was untold

They found looking at other people play was in a way close

Outside the window, stand 2 men

Quarreling over the same topic again and again

Now I understand they were meaningless fights

When I was young, arguments were a routine to be followed day and night

But now I understand they weren't right

The news blabbered about a new building built at a mangrove site

All this will definitely make the nature ignite

Oh, how will they understand the beauty of trees?

They rather prefer sitting near screens

Those days had a different melody

Had their own downsides but were still sweet!

The world has changed a lot, I see

But they are nothing compared to my memories...