Childhood’s days, bathed in golden light,
Beneath cerulean skies, our dreams took flight.
Bounding through emerald meadows, so pristine,
Laughter rippling, like a timeless, tranquil stream.

Oh, how I yearn for youthful bliss,
When innocence was mine to kiss.
The taste of candy on my tongue,
And skipping ropes where friendships sprung.

Those summer nights, so warm and long,
Full of tales and whispered songs.
Catching fireflies in a jar,
Chasing dreams beneath the stars.

The old oak tree, a trusted friend,
Where secrets were exchanged, never to fade.
We ascended its branches, dauntless and high,
With fearless hearts that brushed the sky.

Moments frozen, like photograph,
Of family gatherings, filled with laughs.
Grandma’s kitchen, aromas divine,
As stories flowed, like rays of sweet sunshine.

But as the years, they swiftly flow,
Nostalgia’s grip will always grow.
Though seasons change, and time moves on,
In memories, the past lives on.

So let us cherish days gone by,
Embrace nostalgia’s gentle sigh.
For in those moments, we are whole,
And find the comfort of the soul.

About The Poet

Hamdah Alshkeili, is studying in ADNOC Schools. She has passion for reading and writing because they allow her to express her thoughts and connect with others. Hamdah chose friendship as her theme because it is a vital part of life that unites people and fosters meaningful relationships.

Fatima Saad Almemari, is a student of 11th Grade from Adnoc School.