Old Toys Poem by Jasbir Chatterjee

Old Toys

Rating: 5.0


When children grow older,
Their toys hang around
As old memories.
And we as parents
Look at them wistfully,
Recalling all those
Soiled nappies,
Tearful visits
To paediatricians,
Struggles through creches,
Schools and PTMs.
Phew! So many challenges,
And of course, the happy days
That finally brought us
Here today.
Well, who knows,
The toys may just
Get reclaimed again...

Old Toys
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Topic(s) of this poem: childhood ,children,growing up,life
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This poem was inspired from the photo you see here. I clicked it in June 2020.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kumarmani Mahakul 23 June 2020

Children are very fond of toys. They play with these. Children love playing and we feel this truth. When they grow older these are hang up hither and dither. Sometimes they reclaim the toys. Great meaningful life shines with wonderful sensation. Memories are great for them. This poem is interestingly penned.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 24 June 2020

A delicate free verse with delightful poetic expression! Loved reading this joyous poem.....10/10

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The old toys may be reclaimed.Very nicely penned.10+++

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Sharad bhatia 24 June 2020

मेरे वो पुराने खिलौने, जिन्हें देख कर, आज भी मेरा मन बच्चा बनने की इच्छा कर जाता।। मेरी भूली बिसरी यादों को यह ताजा जो कर जाता, कुछ अपनी कह जाता, कुछ मेरी सुन जाता । You revived my some old memories. Thankyou so much for sharing such a beautiful poem

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Rajnish Manga 24 June 2020

In a nostalgic wave, you have nicely recalled several things which were essentially arranged along with the acts undertaken by parents to ensure their babies' comfort and normal, happy and healthy growth. Later on, when the children come of age, these things get stored in some nook of the house. The concluding lines assume a mystical tone. Thanks, Jasbir ji.

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Sharad bhatia 24 June 2020

मेरे वो पुराने खिलौने, जिन्हें देख कर, आज भी मेरा मन बच्चा बनने की इच्छा कर जाता।। मेरी भूली बिसरी यादों को यह ताजा जो कर जाता, कुछ अपनी कह जाता, कुछ मेरी सुन जाता ।। You revived my some old memories. Thankyou so much for sharing such a beautiful poem

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Sharad Bhatia 24 June 2020

मेरे वो पुराने खिलौने, जिन्हें देख कर, आज भी मेरा मन बच्चा बनने की इच्छा कर जाता।। मेरी भूली बिसरी यादों को यह ताजा जो कर जाता, कुछ अपनी कह जाता, कुछ मेरी सुन जाता ।। Thankyou so much, You revived my old memories. It's so nice poem. Thankyou for sharing.. Sharad bhatia

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