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The virus that’s new In manifolds it grew! Starting in China, and spreading its tentacles world wide It has taken everyone on one dangerous ride! Corona is its name And, it has got all desired fame; Must say, the people are really lame Please understand, its no tic-tac-toe game!! What is its origin, what is the cure No scientist has no clue, they ain’t not sure. The doctors and nurses are helping the patients endure People’s safety is their prime concern and that they quite ensure. The police and government are doing their best Can we at least ensure we do the rest? The minimum that’s required from us is just to stay indoors And, bring a halt to the trend that now seeing up soars! Little bit of ache, cough and fever Almost like flu, but corona is the cager; No other virus could push the world behind door Its impacting both, the rich and the poor. Looks like the world is crushing down The smiles are all, but turning into frown

This has been quite a year Off it went, in full gear  ⚙️  ; Six just flew It would be so short, we wish we earlier knew! Mommy has joined office again, Papa, as usual, just pretend! I now know to figure out ways To make both-of them bend and shower me praise. Time, Money and multiplication that’s new in the course  Kannada as third language, govt has enforced! EVS is full of topics that charm Learning to keep myself safe is better than any harm. English is now full of comprehension and grammar I wish to be a teacher, definitely not a farmer. All professions are noble, nothing against it What I make of my life is, but my treat. Computer is fun, have always enjoyed it Tux typing and all, never had to quit; Hindi, O my That being my second language, Can never say bye  👋 !! Teachers make me stand in the class at time, Naah, I am not naughty; But talking is my crime!! But then its in genes  🧬   Paternal habit, in me it reigns!

My kid is in class 1 of a renowned school in Bangalore. We started with this because it was closer to our place. Not that we had a great feedback about it. We thought, a school is a school. And a teacher is a teacher, a guru - someone worthy of respect. Alas, our whole concept of school and teacher had turned 180 degree up and down once we got to know the ground realities of this school. We started with JKG. The teacher started showing colors right from the first term. My kid had been a sharp kid. The very first couple of months into the school, I saw her performance degrading. During the first PTM, I checked with the other parents how their kids were doing. Everyone had the same idea that their kids were only getting worse. First I thought maybe kids are taking time to adjust. But no, what shocked me was couple of students were doing well! Really well. I was of the thought - wow smart kids! I wish that was true. Finally turned out the teacher was taking private tutions for those ki