My Nostalgia

"Mera Bachpan"

       

                                                             - Samreen Ghani

Childhood memories never fade easily, and I long for the life I had as a child, as many others do. Nostalgia will always be a part of me, as my childhood was simply unforgettable and wonderful. When I was a child, I lived with my aunt, my neighbours sometimes and spent a lot of time with my bestfriend’s family for a while, as my parents are both busy with work in their company. I still have a clear visual memory about my bestfriend Alisha’s house. The sofa in the hall, the small TV where we used to watch ‘Makdi’ film together, the bath tubs in that small washroom where we played for hours with water and the best thing that wooden chair swing which I still miss.

When I open her house door, I immediately smell the delicious mutton curry and dal fry which my bestfriend’s mother used to cook. We both riding cycles down in our society. We both doing everything together. The most nostalgic time was when me and Alisha go to Kanheri caves with her family. Enjoying the small river-like way under the bridge and playing with water. Continuing our way to the counter of Kanheri caves, clicking pictures and laughing with joy. Aunty making breakfast on the hill near a cave which was by the way my favorite. Her enthusiastic father encouraging us to climb the cave and explore new corners. Aunty by our side. Returning back home we halt at the park where Alisha holds my hand out of fear and we climb the tree house. Then we head back home with all the memories.

My childhood has always been about my bestfriend. Every childhood memory is related with her. I still sometimes feel nostalgic about our few childhood moments. I feel like it happened yesterday, it is so fresh.