Sliding down the memory lane

After a really long time, I was there,

at those very places,

and I was soaked, really wet in reminiscence.

While childhood memories are nostalgic,

I seldom dwell on my own for some alien reasons.

And today, accidentally when I happened to be there,

and was free and decided to go strolling all the places,

It was, I say gratifying and deeply so.

All of it looks smaller, because I have grown twice taller! 

The distances I used to cover running ten paces are two hops now;

The garden beyond the walls I used to climb into, is now accessible via just a peek;

The big trunk trees that we used to climb upon,

They are almost the same, only look much taller;

Remembered the flowers, and it reminded me of their fragrance;

None of the buildings resemble what I remember

Colours have changed, structure tweaked

The place looks concise and all of it looks as if stuffed together.

The games we used to play,

running and hiding and seeking one another;

Felt a hint of pain to see the spot

where I had slid and grazed myself.

Aroma of the legendary Warrier bakery

and vydehi uddina vade,

Made a point to quench my taste buds this time

Finishing with the classic filter coffee;

Resting at the steps of the temple

after the triple conduits of the deity,

Wanted to do it, felt free to have it my way;

Went past school,

twelve years where I learned and unlearned,

Met a pal, who yelled "debian"

Facebook it seems, proclaims more than what I am.

buddy chat, catching up on jobs,past and future.

Between the two no girls to talk about,

Boring it was obviously.

Surprised myself

allowing this sweet sensation of reminiscence

I relish every moment of it,

I relish every moment of it,

Sliding down the memory lane.  

PS: The first twelve years of my life, approximately half my life I lived in and within the proximity of Rajajinagar. With twelve years of schooling from the very vicinity, all the memories I remember start with the places there: the streets, trees, buildings, eateries, temples, school! Saving it for myself here :)