childhood

the days were good, back then
simple and full of happiness
smiles didnt mask pain
tears were a result of too much laughing
we grew up together
a bunch of kids
went through life as one,
not six
those were days of cricket, hide and seek
fishing for tadpoles in our pond
mango fights and 'ambarella' cricket
sharing food and secrets
a hug was enough to show love
a hug was enough to make us smile
those days were good
but those days are gone