When a bride’s eyes are wet with tears Her love and attachment with parents Her childhood days with playmates. Her affection for all her neighbours The care of her family and their devotion Overwhelms her with emotion. But she realises her dreams near And from being a dutiful daughter Turn into a responsible mother. There is a long way to go say others Yes, she replies, and wipes her tears. — Shreya Jha , Class IX, The Imperial Don’t be bad, be good always Never lie in your neighbourhood Don’t talk nonstop in class Otherwise you will be punished. Be good, don’t be bad Bad persons make you sad Read and write in the morning Play with your friends, but don’t fight. — Anuska Gautam, Class V, Rosebud School Life may be difficult With problems big and small But I believe in myself — Geyata Shrestha, Class VIII, GEMS Nepal is our lovely country No one will ever be able to It is the land of peace Where Lord Buddha was born Mount Everest and mountainous belt Land of natural wealth. Developed Nepal is a dream of — Prithul Koirala, Class VIII, Kendriya Vidyalaya I am very thankful to you That you are a part of my world You gave me the strength To overcome any hurdle You swaddle me with your love and care You help me build my confidence Whenever I have halting voice You help me with your own Your love for me is mellow I don’t have any words to thank you But I am really thankful to you that You are a part of my world Mahendra Bhawan Higher Secondary School