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Journey of a Lifetime

A Reflection of Childhood

By Monsoor AliPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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Kisses and pinches

On cheeks chubby red

Cuddles and hugs

And the tuckings in bed

Spit up and diapers

Crawling on fours

Meal time and messes

But too young for chores

First steps and fumbles

Fussing and naps

First words and mumbles

Tantrum attacks

Tickles and sniffles

Giggles and jeers

Bicycle bruises

And kissed away tears

Hot Wheels and Barbie's

Robbers and cops

Firefly jars

With holes in the top

Hiccups and measles

Freckles and mumps

Scrapes, cuts, and tumbles

That leaves little bumps

Glasses and braces

For big overbites

Changing and growing

That seem overnight

From skipping down pavement

And splashes and toads

From hopscotch and jump rope

To driving down roads

In hand me down cars

For a birthday surprise

The cheer and excitement

The look in their eyes

Then dances and crushes

Flirts and first dates

First kisses and blushes

First fights and heart breaks

The time never ceasing

The days never end

Graduation and college

No more games or pretend

What is half of a lifetime

Is gone in a flash

And the joys of a childhood

Are a thing of the past

Now I'm older and wiser

With kids of my own

Grey hairs and back pains

And chills in my bones

Now my happiness comes

Not from living carefree

But the joy of my children

Is what now matters to me

inspirational
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About the Creator

Monsoor Ali

I am an artist, writer, teacher, producer, activist, and student of life...Based in Washington DC.

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