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Begin anew
Begin the New Year with
No resolutions to make, no promises to keep
A fresh page with
Thoughts of the poor and hungry
The sad and lonely, the sick, and the old
Women and children.
On a fresh page, remember
That all progress in society
Takes place outside one’s comfort zone.
Hence, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly.
On a fresh page, I say
‘A very Happy New Year to one and all’
— Adelia Raphaela, 12, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Gentle prayers
I crave to begin a fresh page,
As I enter into my new age,
By offering prayers to the Almighty,
Seeking peace and prosperity.
May God grant me health,
As health is wealth,
May He help me build character,
As a foundation for my future.
I pray to Him with reverence,
To provide me with good qualities,
Such as humility and kindness,
And to help people in distress.
— Kashvi Karthik, 8, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Pages of wonder
Every time I write,
A fresh page opens with delight,
Making it a hobby
In my new lobby.
With freshness and delight,
Grabbing my pen, I start to write,
With words full of wonder,
And not in a slumber.
My new, fresh page shines with light
In the starlit night.
— Laaibah Asna, 11, Hubballi, Karnataka
Hope ahead
Turn over the page, leaving nostalgia behind,
Just like how spring blooms flowers,
Forgetting the withered nature of autumn.
Memories are gold, but it’s hope that finally shines brighter,
So turn the page, just like turning a new leaf.
Not just a page, but a year of possibilities,
Where dreams turn into reality.
And remember, the pen is yours, and the story is yours to write!
— S Hamshika, 14, Bengaluru, Karnataka