I had a hard time coming up with a word for J but if I could think of one word to encompass my childhood it is JOY. I had my moments of despair, desperation but luckily I remember the joy more than the desolate.

I remember the joy in getting a letter from a friend. The joy when you hear the teacher is not coming to class. The joy when you run into a friend at the store. Giggles, sand, sun and joy.

Celebrating the joys of childhood with a haiku

 

Bubblegum pleasures

Days that fade into each other

Oh joys of childhood

 

Screaming hoarse cheering

Shared samsas, candies, ice lollies

Oh joys of childhood

 

Homework abandoned

An unexpected visitor

Oh joys of childhood

 

A treat to cherish

Crisp pearly pages of a new book

Oh joys of childhood

 

Bruised knees, sweaty palms

Riding high shoulders of teammates

Perfect winning goal

 

The blush of first crush

Heart races, sneaking glances

Oh joys of childhood

 

A task done well

A praise, a cheer, and a clap

Oh joys of childhood

 

The punch of first love

The soaring highs and love notes

Oh joys of childhood

 

Daydreaming in class

Whispering rain on window pane

Oh joys of childhood

 

Red dancing balloon

A bat, a note, a letter

Oh joys of childhood

Another week of A to Z done. Come back on Monday for K: Kindergarten