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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...

The feeling I get thinking about the way you did touch me That touch, without you actually touching me; Just the way your eyes captivate mine Oh God, would I ever be fine! Every time I look at you, I can't help feeling happy My whole being start singing songs and body goes all preppy! The moment I see your lips curling into a smile Be rest assured, my heart stops for a while! Why do you slow down your pace? Am I too, like one of your other race? Do you feel any heaves when you do see me? Or, is it only me, who feels you are the key? Do you get nervous when I am around? Or, is it you just try to hide your frown? Do butterflies flutter in your tummy too? Or, what I am expecting is too good to be true? Let me just wake up now To reality, let me bow! This cannot ever be true, why am I even thinking of how? My life is already in different row!

Six Hey mom, this doll’s hair needs a fix Oh mommy! Please look at my trick! No no, I don’t like that vaccine prick I’m a very cool chick!! In Senior Kindergarten that I’m in Every single game, I want to win. Letters- capital, small and cursive These I have to learn recursive! Number and their names Oh I have too many aims!! The spellings and word No! I don’t want to turn nerd! The school, bus, crèche and home Yes I know how to use the explorer and chrome! Siri, google and alexa are fun Whatever I say, they do it on the run. Cartoons on tv or be it on Youtube  Shapes I recognise, be it square or a cube. Rectangle or rhombus, circle or line I make faces, I do whine! Pot painting I win Let me begin by asking!! Questions and more I easily get bore! Sports day at school I know how to react, I am no fool; The march past that I got done I did have loads of fun! Chocolates I like Let’s go ...

The shimmering eyes The lips in a smile The shoulders that droop But the hug that can take me in a scoop! The ‘you’ standing tall With you around, I fear no fall! The warm hands that you shake My heart, you would never break! Your chest that feels like my bed I love it when you blush out red! Your chubby cheeks  I could bite them so hard, they would hurt for weeks!! Your pokey nose I draw you more close; Till no air can pass through us Do you think I would reason your fuss? As you wrap your hands around me Why, now I don’t feel like I should flee? The kiss that starts, Beating fast are both our hearts!! I hold you tight, I want no more any fight. I don’t want to know who is right I just want the love light shining bright!! It’s you, yes it’s you I so wish you somehow knew Our Love is nothing, but true Growing in the hearts of us two!! ...

Why is it that I miss you Why is that feelings in me only grew? Why is it that time didn’t just flew O God! Why didn’t I knew... My stomach has a knot Why is my head feeling so hot? Why does love feel like a plot Where everything just feels like a dot! My urge to reach out to you The rosy picture that I once drew. But the feelings you had weren’t true And hence, they all evaporated out of the blue... And here I’m penning my thoughts Because I still love you lots; I had definitely received the love shots Hence I fail to realise that I’m the naughts!

In the game of life Day to day we see too many strife Its like walking bare foot on a sharp knife And yet, We always have to thrive! Why is it that we need to compete No, there ain’t a way for us to cheat! How is it that we still beat the heat And work so hard, that we don’t end up on the street.. My life had been clean It was all rosy and all so green I tried to be never mean To face all challenges, I had always been keen. Lending a helping hand whenever I could You all know me, I had always been good! Life yet burned me like I was some wood  Like burning charcoal I stood... Race and more race Sometimes I hid my face Ashamed of my first defeat that I had seen The territory that I had never been! I try and try,  somewhere the confidence going dry In dark moments I do cry I look up to the sky and ask why? There had been people who still did believe Who pulled me out and made me roll up my sleeve The dreams that I...

The glittering and the twinkling eyes The laughter in our house never dries! The little hands that do litter No, they do not turn our moods bitter! Many barbies and stuffed toys There is no end to our joys. Kitchen sets and fishing kits The cars and the train sets that fits! The non-stop chatter What's there on that platter? The eager questions that arise Its like Einstein in disguise! Whether to wear a frock or a knicker Can I please have another snicker? How is it that we bake a cake? Oh! Please tell me for Christ's sake!! Has puppy now become a star? Why has he gone so far? Can you please put all my chocolates in the pink jar? O Mamma, Can we please pet a jaguar? How is it that a truck is made? Is that a jasmine or a jade? What is it that mamma is afraid? Oh! I'm an expert in persuade! The cycling around I go round and round Why do you laugh at my frown? Do you think I'm a clown? The shells t...

The ethereal feeling I get thinking of you The emotions in my heart blew. The craze I feel when I see your face You are, but my biggest race! Your smile that melts my heart Everytime something definitely start The thoughts that keep my mind busy Believe me, at times I feel dizzy! Your eyes and its sparkle  Wish they never go darkle! The moment Your thoughts cloud my head In my whole body you spread... This is something I did dread And wish I could somehow fled! Maybe you and me are tied by some unseen thread, And that’s why I want you so bad! Everything you say, and all that you do Why I love you so, I have no clue You are at times like the winter’s flu But adding color to my life, you are the perfect hue! The brains that you have, and the fortune that you crave Why do in love I always need to behave? Your intelligence attract me thats nothing unknown  My love for you, I have always shown! My love is all mushy ...

Being brave! They say I am brave Fortune that I crave! I have faced life’s huge wave Of my own thoughts, I too have been a slave! Waking up each day and pretending to have courage Do you think my mind has no stir’rage? Every day a battle I have fought But I thought, I would not rot! And that made me strong  But of peace, I really did long! I tried to sing Life’s beautiful song And keep away anything that could ever get wrong! No, I didn’t run away The lessons you gave would always play In my head and heart I kept reassuring myself, that Im not made of clay!! Hence I fought my own battles You know me, you must have heard the rattles! But my spirit could never be crushed The blood in my veins always gushed! Seventeen years, and its still on But really, now that you are gone I wish you could realise how bravely I have lived Every challenge that I have hived! Yes, im now brave

For the love of nature, And that for every creature, I keep visiting places Which shows me different faces!!! The Traveller that I am What anyone says I do not give a damn!! I am free... I am, but a wandering bee!! 🐝 Family being my spirit.. Whose features and qualities that I inherit; My imagination and creativity I care about no negativity!! No storm can make me stop, It's no movie that I would be flop! It's but my life, And, I am, very much alive!!! This journey would not end Till I have seen the mountains bend... The waves in the ocean would sure be swirled Wayfaring till I have seen the whole world!!!! ----- Priyanka Prasad

My dear teachers! Teacher, teacher O’ dear teacher Your super brains are your most attractive feature! The A, B, C that you instilled in me I  would forever be ascribed to thee! The letters and words, rhymes and songs I  could have got it all wrong! Hadn’t it been you to hold my little hands And ensure that it all goes as plans! The science experiments that you show The seeds in my head would definitely grow! The arts and crafts, the crayons and paint The images in my heart would never faint!!! As days turned to months and then to one whole year On the last day of JKG, let us cheer!! Love and respect for you is all I have You teach me to always behave!! Thanking you on this day And ruminating of all the games we did play You helped me be smart Today is not the end, just the start!!!