They're only boys

who used to frolic and play
launching rainbowed kites
on the western wind,
their blue-red-green kites
whistling, leaping,
trading easy laughter and jokes
dueling with branches, pretending to be
great heroes in history.
Which of these ideas is most closely related to a theme in these lines?
sharing dreams of a hopeful future
carefree days of a happy childhood
friendly competition between friends
relaxing in the company of a good friend

carefree days of a happy childhood

The idea most closely related to a theme in these lines is "carefree days of a happy childhood."