Snack of the Heart
Nostalgia in every bite, memories in every taste
In the sunlit corner of our schoolyard fair,
Where laughter danced like music in the air,
Memories of our beloved snack arise,
With sweet nostalgia filling up our eyes.
Anticipation thrummed with every break,
For sweet potato and chickpea's sake,
A blend of salty and sour, it tastes divine,
In our young hearts, forever to entwine.
The canteen, a haven, the kind aunt's domain,
With her bucket full, a treasure to obtain,
Like bees to honey, we'd eagerly convene,
For a bite of that chart, so heavenly pristine.
In white uniforms, with ponytails so neat,
The schoolyard was our kingdom, where joy was replete,
Skipping ropes twirling, friendships bloomed,
Under the sun's golden rays, laughter consumed.
Now, when sweet potatoes come into view,
I'm transported back to those days anew,
From the simple pleasures, the happiness we found,
In that cherished snack, on hallowed ground.
Though time may pass, and memories may fade,
The joy of that snack, in my heart, is engraved,
A tribute to childhood, where dreams take flight,
In the sunshine of our memories, forever bright.
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Note: In our native language, it is called the Shakar-Qandi chart, and it is one of the most favourite snacks of all ages; it is a healthy diet. It is rich in all essential nutrients like natural carbohydrates and vegetable protein from peas and probiotics from yoghurt; we often make it during birthday celebrations, in Ramadan. Boil chickpeas and sweet potato mixed in with yoghurt and some spices. If you would love to try it, here is the link to the recipe. (no affiliated link)
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Aww I love sweet potato snack 💕😋Also chickpeas salads are now my favourite 🤩
Thanks for sharing the video , seems delicious like your poem.
Your poem made my mouth watered. Delicious 😋
I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes but omgggg I loveeeeee chickpeas! Loved your poem!