"In The Embrace of Childhood's Light"

By Jaya Shree Devkar

In the embrace of childhood's light, where memories gleam so bright,

In mother's tender arms, where love flows like a sacred rite.

Siblings' laughter fills the air, fights resolved with a tear,

Yet in each other's hearts, a bond so strong, so dear.

Mother's kitchen, a sanctuary divine, where flavors intertwine,

Begging for new dishes, with eager eyes that shine.

Father's weary smile, a beacon in the night,

Pleading to venture out, under his protective might.

Oh, to be a child again, innocent and free,

To dance in their presence, with unbridled glee.

But time, relentless, steals away, leaving memories to replay,

In the quiet moments, longing for their comforting sway.

For in the tapestry of life, woven with love and care,

Their essence lingers still, in every breath, in every prayer.

So here I stand, with tears that softly flow,

In the sanctuary of my heart, where their love continues to glow.

By Jaya Shree Devkar