<p><span class="bold">Independence Day</span></p>.<p>Saffron, white and green,</p>.<p>These are the colours of our dream.</p>.<p>Courage, purity and prosperity.</p>.<p>Freedom is a precious gift of God,</p>.<p>May we always remain independent!</p>.<p>Freedom in our minds, faith in the words and Pride in our souls.</p>.<p>Freedom of mind is the real freedom.</p>.<p>With sweet fountains, rivers, it’s a land of high mountains.</p>.<p>It’s culture no one can beat, whatever religion, all live here in unison.</p>.<p>Ours is a land of sages,</p>.<p>Known for bravery through ages.</p>.<p>“Truth Alone Triumphs”</p>.<p>Janice Riona, 10</p>.<p>Bengaluru, Karnataka </p>.<p><span class="bold">The Renaissance </span></p>.<p>In the age of Renaissance,</p>.<p>The world was awash with light</p>.<p>As artists, writers, and thinkers</p>.<p>Ignited a cultural might </p>.<p>It was a time of great renewal</p>.<p>When old ideas were cast aside;</p>.<p>And new ways of thinking bloomed</p>.<p>As society learned to abide </p>.<p>From the brushstrokes of Da Vinci</p>.<p>To the words of Shakespeare’s quill</p>.<p>The Renaissance was a time of art</p>.<p>That inspires and dazzles us still. </p>.<p>John RJ, 14</p>.<p>Bengaluru, Karnataka</p>.<p><span class="bold">WW2 in a nutshell</span></p>.<p>Germany invades Poland and the Allies are hurt,</p>.<p>Now the Allies are angry and their powers assert.</p>.<p>But the Allied powers cannot save in any way,</p>.<p>Germany’s invasion of Denmark and Norway.</p>.<p>Soon, Japan, Germany’s friend</p>.<p>Attacks the US and brings Pearl Harbour to its end.</p>.<p>With the US helping the allies, the German Army’s fate is sealed,</p>.<p>After a few days, the Germans begged and appealed.</p>.<p>A bomb is dropped on Japan in double doses</p>.<p>The horrific chapter of World War 2 finally closes!</p>.<p>Nisarg N Bharadwaj, 11</p>.<p>Bengaluru, Karnataka</p>
<p><span class="bold">Independence Day</span></p>.<p>Saffron, white and green,</p>.<p>These are the colours of our dream.</p>.<p>Courage, purity and prosperity.</p>.<p>Freedom is a precious gift of God,</p>.<p>May we always remain independent!</p>.<p>Freedom in our minds, faith in the words and Pride in our souls.</p>.<p>Freedom of mind is the real freedom.</p>.<p>With sweet fountains, rivers, it’s a land of high mountains.</p>.<p>It’s culture no one can beat, whatever religion, all live here in unison.</p>.<p>Ours is a land of sages,</p>.<p>Known for bravery through ages.</p>.<p>“Truth Alone Triumphs”</p>.<p>Janice Riona, 10</p>.<p>Bengaluru, Karnataka </p>.<p><span class="bold">The Renaissance </span></p>.<p>In the age of Renaissance,</p>.<p>The world was awash with light</p>.<p>As artists, writers, and thinkers</p>.<p>Ignited a cultural might </p>.<p>It was a time of great renewal</p>.<p>When old ideas were cast aside;</p>.<p>And new ways of thinking bloomed</p>.<p>As society learned to abide </p>.<p>From the brushstrokes of Da Vinci</p>.<p>To the words of Shakespeare’s quill</p>.<p>The Renaissance was a time of art</p>.<p>That inspires and dazzles us still. </p>.<p>John RJ, 14</p>.<p>Bengaluru, Karnataka</p>.<p><span class="bold">WW2 in a nutshell</span></p>.<p>Germany invades Poland and the Allies are hurt,</p>.<p>Now the Allies are angry and their powers assert.</p>.<p>But the Allied powers cannot save in any way,</p>.<p>Germany’s invasion of Denmark and Norway.</p>.<p>Soon, Japan, Germany’s friend</p>.<p>Attacks the US and brings Pearl Harbour to its end.</p>.<p>With the US helping the allies, the German Army’s fate is sealed,</p>.<p>After a few days, the Germans begged and appealed.</p>.<p>A bomb is dropped on Japan in double doses</p>.<p>The horrific chapter of World War 2 finally closes!</p>.<p>Nisarg N Bharadwaj, 11</p>.<p>Bengaluru, Karnataka</p>