Anannya Yadav, Class 8, Pacific World School, Greater Noida
I am drowning, In my own, deep thoughts, Feels like I am becoming numb, Despite the flatterers around. Now their sugar coated words, Hurt like sharp daggers of lies, Sometimes there’s just nothing inside, Only I can hear my cries. Feeling lifeless is normal for me now, With a heavy heart carrying all that pain around, No one to share with, No one who cares a bit, I am blank, confused I might sound. I hate it when I am praised, Maybe because I know it is all fake, The truth is bitter and here it is, They all do it for their own sake. I am drowning, Inside my own deep thoughts, Indeed, there are flatterers around.