Soumya Kothari, Class 9, Elpro International School, Pune
A dark room Loud silence Cold, unfeeling air Relentless tears Drops of sunlight Hum of a tune Warmth of a candle Whispers of belief The vibrant glow of a new day Sweet melodies escaping my lips A blanket of care A hand to hold Reveries of a better tomorrow An ode to hope