By: Dania Khan Nearing the mighty cascade Burnt in his mind the desire to escape Weary was he of all the pinching voices Reminding him repeatedly of his ill choices All that he had found serenity in was eventide He saw her face in the orange blue skies Her soul blazing orange like fire Her Read more about Waterfall[…]
By: Rizwaneh Rahman Treading along the sands of time, Helpless, unable and discouraged. Longing for an oasis of hope, Inside this parched land of despair. Oh, I see it now! The moisture and trees, Longing to be explored. Yet, as I draw closer, they disappear, Leaving me surrounded by vultures of ebony wings; By Death. Read more about Life[…]
By: Dania Khan Prancing through the forest Was an eager florist Her eyes gazed around To sight a flower no one had ever found Her soul lit up as she saw A rose so rare without any flaw But guarding it was a blue bird Who were very possessive she had heard She took the Read more about Possession[…]
By: Shahzeb Khan Water is truly important, Arrives from a source distant, Every year we have monsoon showers, Which bring to life, attractive flowers, All of us need water for our health, Whether or not we possess any wealth, Children anticipate jumping in the pool, Especially on hot days in school, Next to our cities Read more about Water: A Gift[…]
By Amal Farooq Malik Co Founder SYLC & Editor SYLC Childrens’ Voice Blog Hello, I’m terribly hurt can you help me? Please, first start off by planting a tree. Now help out those sea creatures who can’t plead, Stop polluting the sea and fulfil their need. This smoke makes me cough and it’s hard Read more about My name is Earth…[…]
A Poem by Amal Farooq Malik, Age 10 years. From the book ‘Amalishous, a collection of short stories and poems’ by Amal Farooq Malik. This poem was read aloud by Amal during the Closing Ceremony of the 7th Children’s Literature Festival held in Lahore. Little Rosie, oh so small, Not too short and not too Read more about Rosie Reads[…]
By Dina Farooq Malik, Age 8 This poem was written by Dina for the 7th Children’s Literature Festival held in Lahore which she read aloud during the Closing Ceremony. I love to go to school, Because Maths is really cool, My teacher tells me to take a stool, And not think about the Read more about School Rules[…]