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Poetry Collection #14 I Student Sashrika Prasad I Online Creative Writing Program

By admin in Poetry, Poetry Collection for Kids & By Kids, Question and Answer Poetry on December 14, 2023

An original and unique collection of QUESTION & ANSWER POEM written by our student Sashrika Prasad.

Sashrika is 13 years old, a young writer from Gurugram. We are proud to have her as a student of the Online Creative Writing Program using Applied Storytelling & Applied Theatre tools under the mentorship of Trainer Khusshbo Chokhaani. We congratulate Sashrika for this exemplary true self-expression.

1.Are You Okay?

“Are you okay?” I asked,
a tear rolled down her face,
she blinked and wiped it away.

“I’m okay” she replied.
with a smile, oh, so convincing,
she adjusts it more & and; there she stands smiling.

“Are you though?” I asked,
another tear about to roll off the other eye.
and she held it back.

“I’ll be okay.” She replied,
everyone’s got battles to fight,
and fears to hide.

“But what about you?” I asked,
nervously she fidgeted with her fingers,
and took deep breaths.

“I’ll find a way” she replied.
through the darkness and middle of the night,
because I know every tunnel’s end has a light.

“I’ll give you time” I said.
but I’ll be here when you need me,
through every thick and thin.

2. Did you look in the mirror?

Did you look in the mirror today?
Did you see your beauty?
Or did you shy away from not model-like belly,
Did you look at that pretty face?
Or did you try to hide that grace;

Did you look at those charming eyes?
Or did you talk about giving contact lenses a try,
Did you look at that amazing hair?
Or did you think of them as despair;

Did you pick out shorts for the beach today?
And did you rethink because of that cellulite,
Did you pick out a nice crop top today?
And did you put it back because of those stretch marks;

Did you pick out a cute bikini today?
But did you return it because of slight weight that you put on,
Did you plan a summer trip with friends?
But did you cancel because you look didn’t match model-standards;

Did you skip a meal somedays?
But was it worth the starvation for just tight skin,
Did you tape your thighs?
But was it worth the suffocation for just skinnier legs.

Did you cling wrap your waist?
But was it worth the suffocation for just thinner waist,
Did you get plastic surgery?
But was it worth the money spent and pain.

Did caress those lovely freckles?
Or did you grab the nearest foundation?
Did you blink those graceful eyes?
Or did you cover those soft eyelashes with fake?

Did you give yourself love?
Or did you jump at the first chance to get a Botox,
Did you give yourself enough credit?
Or did you look for flaws at every second.

If all you could see were the flaws,
Then you didn’t notice the beauty you have,
In those eyes, those cheeks, that waist, that face,
Open your eyes and ask yourself,
“Did you really look at yourself in the mirror?”

3. Just a story…

Monster, monster, where are you?
People say you’re scary.
But that’s not true.

Monster, monster, where are you?
I’m a sweetheart.
Just like you

Monster, monster where are you?
Why don’t you come out?
And play with me, without a doubt.

Monster, monster where are you?
How do you look?
Do you have blue skin, 3 eyes and claws too?

Monster, monster where are you?
I want to see you.
Come out please, we can be friends too.

Monster, monster where are you?
I’m not scared.
Just come out so I can talk to you.

Monster, monster where are you?
Let me ask you another question.
How old are you?

Monster, monster where are you?
Are you old and grey,
Or young and new?

Monster, monster where are you?
Tell me your name.
So, I can call you a friend.

Monster, monster where are you?
Do you like toys?
Just like me too?

Monster, monster where are you?
Do you want to come out?
We can eat chocolates too.

Monster, monster where are you?
Are you even there?
Or were you just a story and never true?

4. Mother’s Questions

Did you clean your room yet?
No
Did you do your homework yet?
No
Did you study for the test yet?
No
Did you complete your artwork yet?
No
Did you eat fruits today?
No
Did you clean your wardrobe yet?
No
Did you practice mathematics today?
No
Did you do anything today?
Yes
(Her mother looks over to her hand behind her back
then she asks again
)
Did you spend your time planning my party?
Yes
Did you use up time deciding on a gift?
Yes
Did you spend time creating the menu?
Yes
Did you use up your time to hide the surprise?
Yes
Did you hide the cake?
Yes
Can I hug you now?
Yes
Do you know that I love you?
Yes, Yes, Yes…

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Poetry Collection #13 I Student Rishik Grover I Online Creative Writing Program

By admin in Poetry, Poetry Collection for Kids & By Kids, Question and Answer Poetry on December 13, 2023

An original collection of QUESTION & ANSWER POEMS, written by our student Rishik Grover.

Rishik is 11 years old young writer from Gurugram. He loves cricket and music. We are proud to have him as a student of the Little Writers Program, an Online Creative Writing Program using Applied Storytelling & Theatre tools under the mentorship of Trainer Khusshbo Chokhaani. We congratulate Rishik for this exemplary true self-expression.

Poetry Collection #13: List Poems by Rishik Grover

1. Friends

Who are the friends that make us smile,
When we feel sad and low?

Where are the ones that cheer us up?
And the ones that just say hello.

Who are the friends that help us out,
When we face a problem or a task?

Where are the ones who lend a hand?
And the ones who just ask.

Who are the friends that stay with us,
When we go through good and bad times?

Where are the ones that discuss?
And those who just hear our rhymes.

Who are the friends that love us truly,
When we show our real self and heart?

Where are the ones who accept us as we are?
And the ones who make themselves apart.

Who are the friends who sacrifice things for us,
When we need help or aid?

Where are the ones that do not turn shade?
And the ones that go away.

Who are the friends that inspire us?
When we have a goal or a dream,

Where are the ones who motivate us?
And the ones who just demean.

Who are the friends that understand us?
When we have a feeling or a thought,

Where are the ones who listen to us?
And the ones who just do not.

The ones that cared,
Just cannot be compared.

The ones that did not,
Do not even deserve a thought.

2. Procrastination

Why do we always put off things?
Which we know we have to do,
Is it because we fear the outcome?
Or because we don’t have a clue……..

Why do we always try to find reasons?
To avoid the tasks at hand,
Is it because we lack the motivation?
Or do we not understand…….

Why do we always waste our time?
On things that don’t really matter,
Is it because we seek distraction?
Or we don’t want to work harder……

Why do we always regret later?
The things that we didn’t do,
Is it because we missed the opportunity?
Or did we not want to improve…..

Why do we do everything late?
When we have time now,
Is it because we are tired?
Or because we get bored somehow……

Why don’t we change our habits now?
And start doing things on time,
Is it because we don’t know how?
Or because we need a dime.

3. Climate Change

What is the cause of climate change?
Is it the pollution that we release?
It could be the greenhouse gasses that we emit,
It is us humans who are causing climate change, we must admit.

Why ruin our earth?
Isn’t it damaging its worth?
After all, Earth is all of our home,
Even if we live in a different biome.

Is the earth being put under stress?
Do we need to consider our actions and assess?
We must stop climate change Before it becomes too late,
We must act now and engage in saving our planet’s fate.

Can we spread awareness?
By educating others about the issue
If so,
Why do so many people still misdo?

How do we stop climate change?
After all, we must
What can we do to save the planet?
To stop it from turning into dust.

What are the effects of climate change?
Are they visible to our eyes?
It could be the rising sea levels and the melting ice,
We must stop climate change.

Who is responsible for climate change?
Is it the government or the corporations?
It could be the consumers or the producers,
We must stop climate change.

Where can we find solutions for climate change?
Are they in the science or the politics?
It could be in the innovation or the collaboration,
We must stop climate change.

When will we act on climate change?
Is it now or never?
It could be the present or the future,
We must stop climate change.

Leave your valuable comments for encouraging our students to innovate, explore and express more.

Connect with us: +91 9166488881/notjusttales09@gmail.com to enroll your 6 to 15 years old child in our Public Speaking, Theatre, Drama, Storytelling & Creative Writing, online or offline program in Jaipur.

 

 

 

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