Can I go back?

Oh! can I go back, can I go there again
To that time, treading backwards in memory lane
When there was no leash on my spirits
Uninhibited I dwelt on my dreams and wishes

I walked barefoot on the dewy grass
Feeling the caress of the droplets and blades
Thoughts of bugs and dirt never crossing my brain
Oh! can I go back, can I go there again

I reminisce the feel of first drops on the face
The smell of the mud, surroundings in a haze
Jumping in the puddle without a care in the rain
Oh! can I go back, can I go there again

I strolled by the sea shore out-running the wavelets
Chasing the tiny crabs, looking for the conches
Lazing on the beach building castles of sand grain
Oh! can I go back, can I go there again

Treading to school in uniform and shined shoes
Endless classes and the much awaited lunch breaks
Games and exams, each inflicting an enjoyable pain
Oh! can I go back, can I go there again

The home I adore was livened by sister's chattering
Mother's loving care and father's stern discipline
Our dog was the prince and cat reigned as the queen
Oh! can I go back, can I go there again

I yearn for those times, I long to re-live
I dream of yesterday, great joy they give
I desire to merge with memories, there my heart is lain
Oh! can I go back, can I go there again