Childhood

When we play with a friend

on a hot summer evening

We have happy time

Even when we lose a game

There are no tears in our eyes

That is a joy of a blessed childhood

When we see a dancing swan

while fishing in the lake

Whether it's raining or not

Or we didn't even catch a single fish

We may be sad but we don't complain

That is a joy of the best childhood

 When a new toy breaks

and our heart is broken

and we run to one's mother with tears in our eyes

Then she says "Let's go and buy one more."

so we jump in the car

That is the joy of a cheering childhood 

Getting wet in the first rain of the season

and playing in the mud with no blaming

Walking deep into the woods freely

to have a picnic with friends

and singing with friends

That is the joy of a zestful childhood

Taking away each mother's worry

By baking cookies for a party

Waking each other up to tell a story

Not for the glory, but for the fun

Making-up with a sibling by saying we're sorry 

That is the joy of a tested childhood