When I was small, my brother
and I at times went to our neighbor’s house living across ours to enjoy their abundance
of toys. Back then, their house was one of the nice houses which were not even
a handful, one can see in Kg Lundang. There was a room designated as a toy
room. Pretty sophisticated considering that was back in the early 80’s and top
of it, something really rare in Kelantan.
These childhood friends of
ours, Azu and Cici were grandsons to a Tok Wakil or so it was.
Our own Pale-green home lawn
was always used by the village kids to play Bola Kaki Tiga (three-legged ball),
Guruh (Human Fence), Police and Thief or pure running, their fenced lawn
however were always keep tidy and neat. I don’t recall village kids entering.
Azu and Cici weren’t like the
normal village kids. As one myself, I couldn’t resist the daily outdoor playing
till dawn or until my mami shouted “BALIKKKKKKK!!!!!”, from the tiny window
where she sew. They were more of the staying home and study type. Hardly got
out of the compound. That was why I think they had lots of toys at home and
being invited to their toy room was an honor. We love it!
Azu further his studies in
the STATES. Sadly, I heard from Mami, Azu lost his life many years ago due to
an accident while riding his newly bought super bike upon returning.
I remember him as good
looking boy, well mannered and slightly protective over his younger brother
Cici.
Al-Fatihah
Gone the 80’s… Every home now
if possible needs a toy room ……
Pink kitchen stove still standing
Punggah Abang Aqil.. Punggah…
Stove gone
Playing alone….. No fun!
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