GroWing uP!!

Never knew what growing up meant
Thought it was all about freedom at service
But it’s more a bane than bliss
As a kid had nothing to worry about
Just the sight of dear ones around was enough
Had enough love even for the distant aunt who we earlier never met
But now love for one special person is all that we care
Thought money was the key to happy life
But were unaware of losing moments of life stuck in that business game
Bicycles were the joy rides
But now even the most costly car wouldn’t suffice
Complaining to dad and mom about petty things was much easy
But now when it’s time to step into their shoes petty things no more seem to be petty
Thought homework was the biggest burden and failing a exam the end of life
Eating on time a punishment
Realized eating is much easier than cooking
Unfinished homework better than unclear bills and that those exams never give an actual insight into life
Never knew that at times dear ones would become strangers
And strangers would provide solace
And that there will be more of heart involved than brain

Friendship wasn’t affected by bank balance or society status

Having fun mattered, not d place we were at or what was available to drink.

Being together was enough

Words meant what they actually mean

Didn’t bother to look if they were with double or triple meaning

Was happy living in the present

Had no worries to make future secure or to get our life insured

Had to take care of relations of blood not those brought along with law

Just had to be self, not in a way approved by others.

When mom knew your entire friends list

But now one list is unaware of the other.

Health was taken care of by mom’s food

Had no appointments at the parlors or workout hours at gyms...

when smile was the only make up put on

torn out pants were seen only after a fall

when mistakes weren't too big to be afraid to take responsible for

Happy and peaceful were those days…

Days we weren’t called grown ups…