<p>Veruschka Pandey calls herself a poet. An avid reader, she wanted to emulate her favourite writers and gave the craft a shot. This was two years ago.</p>.<p>Now, at age 11, the sixth standard student says writing is a feeling. “Whenever I’ve had emotions I couldn’t overcome or if there’s something I’m not able to talk to anyone about, I process it by writing,” she says. </p>.<p>She writes short stories as well poetry is her preferred medium. “It comes naturally to me. It’s something I can feel for myself and writing about my own experiences is easy. Short stories take more effort as I have to come up with someone else’s story,” she explains. </p>.<p>Recently, she’s written poems on topics such as the pandemic and racism, both heavy topics for a young girl.</p>.<p>When asked how she comes up with her ideas, she says that an hour in the balcony amidst nature is her inspiration. “It gives me time to think and reflect." </p>.<p>Apart from that, Veruschka follows the news quite closely. </p>.<p>She hopes that her words will stay with her for a long time. “I want to grow up to be a writer — it’s my biggest dream. I know it only happens in stories where all your dreams come true, but I really hope mine comes true,” she says.</p>
<p>Veruschka Pandey calls herself a poet. An avid reader, she wanted to emulate her favourite writers and gave the craft a shot. This was two years ago.</p>.<p>Now, at age 11, the sixth standard student says writing is a feeling. “Whenever I’ve had emotions I couldn’t overcome or if there’s something I’m not able to talk to anyone about, I process it by writing,” she says. </p>.<p>She writes short stories as well poetry is her preferred medium. “It comes naturally to me. It’s something I can feel for myself and writing about my own experiences is easy. Short stories take more effort as I have to come up with someone else’s story,” she explains. </p>.<p>Recently, she’s written poems on topics such as the pandemic and racism, both heavy topics for a young girl.</p>.<p>When asked how she comes up with her ideas, she says that an hour in the balcony amidst nature is her inspiration. “It gives me time to think and reflect." </p>.<p>Apart from that, Veruschka follows the news quite closely. </p>.<p>She hopes that her words will stay with her for a long time. “I want to grow up to be a writer — it’s my biggest dream. I know it only happens in stories where all your dreams come true, but I really hope mine comes true,” she says.</p>