CHILDHOOD DELIGHTS…..

          CALIFORNEAN  SIGHTS….

                                                                                                                                                             

Childhood memories, did ride again in my horizon,

Weekend pastimes, all with a beach time flourish,

Beach football, sand caves, sea shells top the list,

Kite fly against the fading sun adds up the cheers.

Planes were rare in  those days of yore, for sure,

Sole terminus near the beach frills, adds the thrills,

Kite flew high, soaring planes, the finishing touch,

Heart flutters , growing desires of a maiden flight.

 

Years flew steadfast, silently did ring the bell often

Shifting gears, overseas flight  gaining momentum.

Years of wait, bore the fruit, a call from California,

Foreign trip  eluded me for long, started in a flurry.

 

Maiden  trip  ecstatic, as always, set, ready and go,

Packed all and sundry, a beloved parent must carry,

Shelved out dollars, curry leaves shed a wry scare,

Early lessons overseas, what not to carry on board.

 

Sight otherwise wonderful, spring so exhilarating,

Roses so splendid, colors beyond a rainbow show,

Drosanthemums or the figs add flair to the rows,

Arrival of springs, add life to the dull winter lows,

 

Life in the garden, mood set my flower crazy spirit,

After five trips, my roses  eager to greet me again,

Few months of gardening bring life to those plants,

Sights and snaps trigger my sixth time visit again!

  

 

[TERMINAL II IS STILL NEAR SHANGUMUGHAM BEACH ,TRIVANDRUM ]