Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day

Lo and behold! On 17th February, We celebrate Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day!

You would have often heard this saying of health, That 'health is wealth'!

Indeed it is, To keep healthy we should follow a long list.

The acts of ours in daily life, Affect our lifestyle.

Our manners and speech, How we eat and sit on a seat, How we drive, All affect our lifestyle!

We should adopt a healthy lifestyle, So that we can lead a happy life!

    Ayesha Sahar Mirza, 11 years, Karachi

Honesty

Telling the truth is honesty, Honesty is sincerity, It is being trustworthy, Honesty is the best policy, Honesty comes first in wisdom, That’s why a man is known by his customs, An honest man gains a reputation for being truthful, For which many people are wishful, Telling the truth helps us feel peaceful, An honest man is never fearful, The one who is truthful, Is always respectful, Please stop telling lies, Or you’ll face many cries, One falsehood spoils a thousand truths, So always be true to your work, word and friends, And that’s how my poem ends!

Javeria Admani, 12 years, Karachi

Tribute to my mother

My mother is like a thick tree for me, Whose shadow protects me, Through thick or thin.

She gives me courage, When I feel sad, She brings out my best, When I feel bad.

She guides me in trouble, And gives me solace, When I am sick.

Without you I am nothing, For me you are everything!

Zoha Turabee 11 years, via email

Good friends There are two best friends of mine, Their names are Nisar and Mansoor, They are good in character. They respect their teachers and parents, They help me when I'm in trouble. Life is nothing without friends, My friends are always on time. We sit on the same desk at school, Our friendship is very cool. May Allah give long lives to my friends, And may they have everything in life. Imtiaz Azad 13 years, Johi, Dadu i

My sister My sister’s name is Ayesha. She is very playful, She is also very studious. And at times she becomes furious. i don't want to make her sad, It makes me feel bad, She likes to see fishes, She has so many wishes, She likes to hit the ball with a bat, And likes to sit in a mat. She likes to sleep in a bed, My sister is the best, I don’t know about the rest! Sana Zia 7 years, Karachi i

When I will be a 100 years old When I will be a 100 years old, I will have a stick to hold. My hair will be all white, But I will keep half of them rolled. There will be lots of wrinkles on my face, But I will remain brave and bold. My body will be fragile and weak, And in winters I will feel very cold. I will spend my evenings in the park, And carry a chair that can fold. I will take care of my grandchildren, And tell them stories that my grandmother told. I will be all over the news, For being a 100 years old! Fareha Kashif Shamim, 7 years, Karachi i

My dog I have dog, Its name is Tog, It likes to jog, And gets lost in the fog. Its colour is white, And gives naughty people a bite, It likes to eat chilli, But it is so silly. It likes to go to the gym, But it can't swim, It is so cool, But sometimes makes me a fool. Veengus Rajper 10 years, Hyderabad i

Don’t lose hope Don’t lose hope, Hold this rope, Why should you worry! God is not in a hurry! When my dear chum, Your dreams will come true; Your eyes will sparkle too, So just keep praying to God, And win every battle of life! Alishba Altaf Bochia, 11 years, Karachi  i