If I were to go back to those days

When I woke up to fresh pollution free air .... would I remind myself that this air will not be there later

When there were tall trees full of healthy green leaves, to climb on.... would I tell the monkey in me bye

If I were to go back to those days

When my barefoot slushed on mud and rainwater.... would I tell my shoes- you'll have a lot of work to do from now on

If I were to go back to those days

When I was surrounded by mountains in all directions.... would I tell my solitude self, enjoy these moments for I know it would be impossible to feel this way again

If I were to go back to those days

When I could recognise my dad's bike approaching amidst a few bird calls.... would I ask myself if I can find his bike sound amidst 1000 other bikes

If I were to go back to those days

When I savoured the mangoes and wood apples, I plucked from trees .......would I remind myself these are the last fruits you plucked from trees

If I were to go back to those days

When I looked up to see the vast expanse of clear blue sky ........would I tell myself just wait for these blank spaces to be filled with skyscrapers

If I were to go back to those days

When I didn't always hear horns and acceleration noises

When I didn't wait for the city to lower its constant buzz

When I didn't need to go to the highest floor even to see the sunrise

If I were to go back to those days......

I hope time got stuck

- Bharathi Senthilkumar

A home in paradise

What are the small things you would relish If you were to go back to those days?

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