Goodbyes Goodbyes Time flies through this sweet journey Standing here at crossroads Yet again waiting for that one moment Truth be told Skeptical at first but now habituated This path reunites once in every year From dusk to dawn for one whole month

Realms of exploration The world is waiting to be explored but not to be exploited The ruins do not define the earth but realms do. There is always a thin line midst these words separating ideologies of many. By Nandita Ravi

The battle for peace and harmony Will the wars and fights ever cease? To bring in prosperity and peace Or will the emotions of anger, ego unleash? Thousands of questions hovering over like a black cloud Will not vanish until it's told

Stepping stones of Success Freedom, a seven letter word which has different impact on everyone. What could be one's definition or thought process of freedom may not be reciprocated by others. But this doesn't change the fact that the process through which one achieves their definition of freedom is always through a series of struggle, a path containing both failures and success. Failure shouldn't stop one from getting what they truly deserve. If our freedom fighters stopped due to a single failure we wouldn't be celebrating our Independence Day. It's rightly said that failure should be a stepping stone to success. The true taste of success is only achieved when one knows the real pain of failures. Let's honour the failures which led us to our success in our fight for freedom. By Nandita Ravi

Head held high in sense of pride Never let anyone or anything stride across them There they come with their endeavors Against those who claim wars Stand affirm from breachers Never let anyone reach us Leaving everything and everyone beside They do not leave their borders aside There they go to protect those who they never know Where are they now? Deep down in the sea or in those shivering cold mountains or even in those dark forests Work for us without rests Yearning for those family memories, get togethers they missed Yet never leave their duties in the midst They all might not be getting their recognition But they never let go of their mission All they want is to protect their mother land So that she never falls into others hands They live to protect, guard and even in their last breath never let go They fight through their lives So that we could lead our peaceful lives Here they come with their head held high in sense of pride even when they lose their lives All they wanted was to shield away possible threats And here now they rest I dedicate this to all those valiants who protect this country, you are the true heroes of our lives.... By Nandita Ravi

A small dedication to the fabulous mothers What would we do without you Maa??? From morning to night you work without rest, So that we could get our best. Everyday you wake up with a new zeal, So that you could protect us and heal, With your home remedies and meal. At times we trouble you like a pest, But you take care of us in your best. You always stand for us like a hope, And pull us from problems like a rope, So that we could cope. You are always caring, At times a bit daring. I may sound a bit irrational, But you are always emotional. You are like an all-rounder, Due to which at times I wonder, What would we do without you Maa??? By Nandita Ravi