It was a long time ago;
A past that I barely remember.
A moment in time
That I wish that I could repeat.

I was skinny,
And darker.
Had energy
That lasted almost forever.

My family - I’ll never forget them.
Their faces - Remain in my mind and heart.

It was a time of innocence,
Of laughter,
Of fun,
Of memories.

I don’t remember much else.
Just the smell,
After a rain,
During the monsoon season.

Just the taste
Of crackling skin,
Of a pig
Slaughtered for my birthday.

Only remembering
The moments
When I smiled,
When joy filled my entire being.

This was a different world.
Different from California,
Different from Canada,
Different from England.

A moment in my life
That shaped who I am today