Dew drops rested on flowers
As the cool mist hung in the sky
The foggy morning dawned ahead
The break of the day was still shy
.
Drifting through the lush green forest with
The new sunlight warming my bare feet
I could hear the familiarly sweet music
Of the Lorikeet’s morning tweet
.
The rustling and swishing of the trees
With its tall over hanging branches
While the leaves pirouetted to the ground
Leading a trail for a world full of chances
.
The familiar Nerieda Lake glistened in the distance
With waters as blue as the Caspian sea
The emerald grass sparkled in the sunbeams
Reaching out and calling me
.
The snow white tulips danced in the breeze
As wind swayed alongside me
I was a dove who had found its wing
And now I was finally free
.
.
..
Aarushi Marde is 13 years old and goes to Gems Wellington International School in Dubai, where her favorite subjects are English literature, media, and drama. Her interests include reading, writing, debating, competitive sports (particularly rounder’s and badminton), paper quilling, and ballet. She enjoys participating in public speaking competitions and musical/theatrical performances. In her last visit England she was lucky enough to visit the Harry Potter Studios!
Martina K. is a young photographer whose works can be found on Flickr and her website, MartinaKPhotography.com.