Nostalgic Euphoria
Hajra Khan 1997 (Lahore)
The Earth is warm, the sun's ablaze
It was a time of carefree days
And bees abuzz that chance to pass
May see me snoozing in the grass
When tree-swing rides and dogs and boys
Makes a lot of noise
I see a child: young, smiling, free
And feel like I have lost
This girl was happy, free from pain,
And played her childhood games
She danced in rainstorms, played with toys,
Was never less than sane
Her soul allowed to dance and sing
Her heart allowed to breathe,
This child was life personified,
she tapped her feet in time
To music, no one listened to
To songs that didn't rhyme,
She watched the seasons passed,
winters, summers, autumn, spring,
The fields are rich with daffodils,
And she must dance, and she must sing
She was given second sight,
And I would give up everything,
To view life through her eyes again.
About this poem
The poem centers around a child, described as young, smiling, and free, who symbolizes the epitome of happiness and freedom from pain. This child was unburdened by the complexities of adulthood and fully embraced life's wonders, dancing in rainstorms, playing with toys, and experiencing the changing seasons with delight. Moreover, it reflects on the past, specifically the innocence and joy of childhood, and evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia for those carefree days. The poet reminisces about a time when life felt simpler and more magical, capturing the essence of the past and its impact on the present. Nostalgic poetry often tugs at the heartstrings and invites readers to reflect on their own memories and experiences. more »
Submitted by hajrakhan983 on July 29, 2023
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| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
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| Words | 170 |
| Stanzas | 7 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1 |
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