Daughters

Born with a loving and caring heart

They easily learn to forgive and forget at the early start

Immense bonding with their parents they share

Without demanding any certification they offer their love and care

They are taught to live a restrained life

As in future,they are going to be someone's wife

Responsibilities of two homes is for them,to take care

For which, they are ready for any challenge to dare

They are their perents' honour and pride

Carrying legacy of good virtues for upcoming generation to guide

No matter she gets parted from her parents by becoming someone's bride

She remains emotionally connected despite being out of sight

She is so good in adjustments and adaptations

From parental to inlaws home, she remains on the forefront to maintain relations

With heavy hearts,they leave their parental home

To proceed to a entire new world completely strange to them and unknown

Still they leave no stone unturned and unmoved

To establish ties with new family and getting themselves approved

Anu Gupta

A chapter closes

The echoes of yesterday, ragging me.

A whirlwind of feeling, hard to free.

The walls that sheltered me,

now setting me free.

With every glance, a story's told

looking into the eyes of mom

one breath I hold.

As I leave behind the hand I used to hold.

I trace the walls, where secrets were told

Breathe in the scent of memories old.

My fingers tremble but I stay composed-

The door creaks shut, chapter closed.

Tabishi Sharma

(R S Pura)

Life's Quest

Life is here,

Happiness we seek.

Opportunities are here,

Chances we seek.

Love is here,

Loyalty we desire.

Loyalty is here,

Money we require.

Money is here,

Richness we crave.

Sales are here,

Discounts we request.

Food is here,

Taste we yearn.

Poetry is here,

Rhythm we pursue.

Excess is here,

Satisfaction we pursue.

- Sahaj Sabharwal

Jammu