Give Me It Back

Forbiddings bind me at age Hope me to be ripe in discipline My golden childhood beloved was carefree realm, dawn of life Flying a kite ran all over meadow On granny's cuddly lap I listened tales Hoping at gate dad's coming from work Dreamed hugging a doll while mom rocked me to sleep I yearn those cherished memories back No matter how much they cost Behind church in a secret cave shared our sweets among girls Hid in attic from grandpa's cane Gleaned fingerling at near by book Plucked wild flowers for her vase at backyard thicket with mom Take my wealth and reputation all Give me precious childhood back again By Swarnapali Liyanage