The author reflects on a beautiful childhood marked by attending a village school near their home. Despite the school's broken tin structure, it was a significant place where their student life began. The author cherishes memories of going to school in short pants and receiving encouragement from home to study well.
They respect their teachers and acknowledge the deep friendships formed during that time, which are now lost as everyone has moved on to build their own lives. The nostalgia for those childhood friendships remains, highlighting a longing for the past.Childhood is often viewed as a beautiful and significant time in life, contrasting with the complexities of adulthood, such as marriage and work.
While some experience hardship, others find joy in simple friendships, particularly those forged during childhood. The author reflects on the deep connections made with childhood friends, highlighting how these relationships are unique and irreplaceable compared to adult friendships, often influenced by wealth.
There is a longing to return to the innocence and simplicity of childhood, with an acknowledgment that mistakes are a part of growing up. Ultimately, childhood is seen as a fleeting but precious period that once lost cannot be regained.