Comic books...
It has a special place,
carved within my heart,
when I try to remember,
my childhood days.

For, they show me dreams,
giving wings to my imagination,
while imparting valuable lessons,
of ethics and morality.

Yet, it's the story, that appealed,
flashy characters, interesting plots,
the exotic settings, still relatable,
ending with victories, good over evil.

For, in colorful panels, stories unfolds,
transporting us into a dream world,
into a journey of action & adventures,
for unraveling secrets and surprises.

Some went to libraries to read,
rent it from friends or bookstores,
others saved or gifted by parents,
on vacations or special occasions.

I, too, had many precious memories,
be it Indian or western mediums,
enjoying Nagraj and Dhruv stories,
or Superman, Batman & Spiderman.

Haven't remembered much of stories,
summer vacations were most busy,
be it Amar Chitra Katha, Champak or Twinkle,
even Chacha Choudhary, Pinki or Billoo.

Together, they made childhood awesome,
even helped in stimulating creative mind,
but, I do feel sad, for today's generations,
of missing the magic, wonders of comics.

© Dr. Manish Rout