Ages
I heard a lullaby from a neighbour's house,
Eagerly I peeped in through the window
And saw the cradle carrying a baby swinging to and frow,
I watched the rejoicing audiences, who were the family members,
Where the five-month baby stole the whole show.
I took a few steps towards the main road,
And got a glimpse of little dreamers,
They were cycling, playing, pouring livelihood to the barren ground,
And watching them seamlessly enjoying, I realised
That this generation has energies, that knew no bound.
And at the end of a busy road, there was a cafe renowned,
Where the young hearts fluttering and flattering were found
Tasting the flavours of their newly discovered youth,
I chose not to stay there for too long,
I did not want to be their uninterrupted guest, so I took another route.
Finally when I reached back home,
Came running my mom who was suffering from ill mental health,
Who only finds peace when I come,
Hugging her tight, I earned her smile which is my most valuable wealth.
And her smile reminded me of the five-month-old child,
And of the innocence that dwelled in his eye,
That is when I realised that what I watched was
Nothing but the ages passing by.
Copyright © Md. Imjamul Hoque Bhuiyan | Year Posted 2022
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