My New Year

resolution When I woke up from sleep, And moved towards the window to take breathe, I thought of New Year’s resolutions, Wondering what is the best solution? Do I want to be fit, Or to be an intelligent student, Or a young poet?

Thinking about it a lot, The answer came to me As soon as I heard the Azan, I will be a good Muslim, A good Muslim is a helpful civilian, A good Muslim is a good student, I will offer prayers, And recite the Holy Quran, And pray to Almighty Allah To make me a good Muslim.

Aqsa Abdul Qadir 13 years, Karachi

Winter holidays

Winter holidays have arrived soon, I am glowing like a full moon.

It's time to have fun, We all friends will eat fruit bun.

I love to sing songs, I wish the winter holidays to be long.

May be we go out of station, Otherwise my brother will play All the time with his play station!

We will play indoor games, As we expect to have heavy rains.

Winter holidays are very short, But still I am planning To enjoy a lot!

Sana Zia, 7 years, Karachi

Time

Time is too slow for those who wither, Time is too slow for those who fear, But time never stops, So be careful and never stop!

M. Saubaan Arshad, 10 years, Karachi

Apples

Apples, apples, where are you?

I am hungry and want to eat you, Please come for my breakfast, So that I can eat you, You are the best vitamin container, When I fall ill, You give me power and will, Apples, apples, where are you?

I am hungry and want to eat you.

M. Daim Akhtar, 10 years, Karachi

Mother

Mother, you are a gift of God, To us, you are a blessing of Almighty Lord, God created a mother to guide us, God created a mother to love us, Under a mother’s feet, heaven lies, A mother’s honour is above all skies, When we are in pain, she comforts us, Thank you mother, For the love and care you give us.

S. S. Sajwani, 11 years, Karachi

Arfa Karim

Arfa Karim… She was born to fulfil her dreams, She became famous at a tender age, The poems she wrote were great, She was the youngest MCP of the world, She was an inspiration for all girls.

She received many awards At a very young age; She even got the opportunity To meet Bill Gates; She was the brave daughter of Pakistan ; She wanted to build Digicon Valley in Pakistan ; She left us with beautiful memories, The little girl elevated our nation To honour and glory!

Natasha Abbasi,   14 years, Via email

Halloween

Where have you been the witches’ queen?

I am waiting for you since it is Halloween.

In the scary night, With no bright light, When it is creepy and dark, I’ve been finding you everywhere.

Look at these scary bats, How frightening they look When they wear their unusual hats!

I was waiting to see The Halloween night’s moon; But I couldn’t see it, Since it was afternoon!

Ali Raza, 10 years, Via email