She was a toddler, the princess of her house
She was surrounded by expensive toys and beautiful clothes,
Her room had numerous soft toys and her own set of accessories.
She was the most precious thing around
But these things didn’t interest her
She didn’t enjoy being with them
The clinking glass bangles in her granny’s hand,
Or the shiny steel glasses that she loved to bang
These were the things that delighted her.
She squealed with joy when she could play with her granny’s cotton saree
And jumped with happiness when the old napkin became her cape and she a superwoman!
But Alas, Her parents never understood this.
For them delight and happiness equaled everything new,
While she found joy in things that were ordinary and few.
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Beautifully penned Neha and as a mom I can say it’s true to the core
Beautifully penned Neha. This is the reality and parents should understand what a child really wants. Materialistic goods do not bring joy to the children.
Such a cute beautiful poem!
Cheers
BoisterousBee
very well written neha. we as parents need to understand what kids want.
It’s essential we understand what our kids want. Beautifully penned.
Thanks Anmol! Happy that you enjoyed reading it
Oh this is so sweet. The last two lines are so meaningful!
Thanks sreesha! Happy that you enjoyed reading it
Rightly expressed. Everything new even delights me !!!
Children do love simple things.Not glam or glitter but fun and innocent.Beautifully explained NEHA.Thanks for sharing your #AtoZ witrh #MondayMommyMoments
How innocent children really are. DO we adults corrupt them with our ‘values’?
I loved this post, Neha. That is so true. Children need our undivided attention & love more than anything. Mine daughter always says- ‘mumma godee’ whenever I work on my laptop & in spite of being angry on her, what I do is just cajole her. Such is life of a mother without grandparents in house.