Where am I ? - By Lakshmi Prasanna of B.Com First Year 

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They asked me where I was,

But I couldn’t answer,

Lost in admiring the bright sunrays,

Dancing on a maple leaf.

I felt lost, unsure of my way,

Until the yellow flowers on the footpath guided me, 

Taking my pain away.

They say new beginnings come at the right time,

Yet I felt like an abandoned building, 

Beside the flower shop,

Frozen in the tracks of my past,

Unable to embrace change, 

Even, bouquets were carried away,

To mark new starts in others' lives.

Real life often slips by unnoticed,

As we spend our energy, trying to breathe.

The pigeons above, watch us,

Wondering how foolish we are,

Not to glance at the sky even once.

I realized then how life grows and moves relentlessly,

Like tree vines climbing glass buildings,

Ignoring the complexities it tangles itself with.

In front of me stood a white castle, rich with history,

While I stood there, heavy with misery.

At the traffic lights,

A small girl smiled, unknowingly,

And for a fleeting moment, 

I longed to return willingly,

To the innocence of childhood.

"Your Feelings" - By Lakshmi Prasanna of B.Com First Year 

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Please don't hide your feelings, 

Like the sun behind branches,

Or the moon behind streetlights.

I know the warmth of your love,

As pure as the color of a dove.

I know the sweetness of your smile,

Sparking fireworks in my heart like a missile.

I know the real you, 

Behind the mask of existing,

The one who dreams of living.

I know the true you,

Who secretly wishes to stargaze at night,

Unlike the one who tries to reach,

The stars with foresight.

Please don't let your inner child fade away;

She deserves to be here, not too far away.

I know you're not like those snowflakes,

That melt before the sun arises.

You’re like auroras,

Rare, yet showing their true colors.

Please be you, and I'll be there for you,

Don't forget yourself,

Before knowing the value of your true self.

You might be like a peony in a field of roses,

Similar and unnoticed,

But unique and remarkable.

You feel like you don't belong anywhere,

Until you realize you belong nowhere,

Because you are where you should be, 

Not where you need to be.

Don't abandon yourself in the blueming,

By comparing yourself to others' blooming.

"My Mother" - by Safiyyah of BA Second Year 

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Your voice is what starts my day,

And it's your face that drives the blues away.

Your presence gives me the courage to live,

You're the one who shares in my joys and sorrows.

Who else is mine but you?

You're my friend, my mother, and everything true.

I love you, Ammi.

"A Heart With Fur" - by Muskan Begum of B.Sc FSZC Second Year 

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In shadows deep, my sorrow grew,
A loss so heavy, a wound so new.
I hid my tears, my heart confined,
For theirs was a grief I dared not bind.

Then one day, soft as a dream,
She came to me, a gentle beam.
Brown, grey, and white—a patchwork of light,
Chasing away my endless night.

Her tiny paws, her playful stride,
Followed me close, stayed by my side.
She spoke no words, yet heard my soul,
A furry friend who made me whole.

She sleeps with me, her purrs divine,
Her quiet love a lifeline mine.
Her trust, her joy, her boundless glee,
Became the heart that beats in me.

Through her, I found a spark anew,
A piece of love so pure, so true.
My little angel, my healing art,
My cat, my life, my very heart.

"My You" - by Lakshmi Prasanna of B.Com First Year 

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You came into my life like,

The sun after heavy rain in the morning.

Feels like a dream; I’ve never felt this way before,
Melting me softly, like glaciers,

By your kindness, called sunrays.

You colored my soul with a rainbow called love,
Filling the empty canvas of sorrow with the art of life.
You gave me your hand to hold on to forever,
And I held you close to me, like a dragonfly to a flower.

You made me feel like a wildflower, rare and precious,
Unlike those, ordinary and gorgeous. 
My heart was heavy and low, 

Like a ship sunk deep in the ocean.

But then you smiled,
And I felt like I was the chosen one.

Your words encouraged me,
Lifting me high as a mountain.
I’m never going to lose you and that’s certain.

"Judging Wings and Walks" - by Astha Mishra of B.Sc ZCFS First Year

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The caterpillar crawls, judged for her pace,

Humans sneer, "You’re slow, what a waste."

Yet they forget, as they point and stare,

They’re crawling too, in their own despair.

When the butterfly breaks free to the sky,

Humans gasp, "How graceful! How high!"

But envy whispers, and praise turns cold—

They forget their wings have just grown old.

For in this world, we’re all in the race,

Crawling, soaring, yet losing grace.

While they judge the caterpillar’s fight,

They forget they, too, crawl through night.

So to the butterfly, I send this plea—

Do better than the world did to me.

For though you’re praised for your beauty rare,

I see the struggle that got you there.

Author Feature:-

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Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author and reformer, best known for her novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels, Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). Her writing often reflected her advocacy for women's rights and social reform, as she grew up in a family deeply involved in the transcendentalist movement.

Alcott worked as a nurse during the Civil War, an experience that inspired her work Hospital Sketches (1863). She wrote under several pseudonyms early in her career, penning sensational stories, but found lasting fame with Little Women, a semi-autobiographical novel that resonated with audiences for its portrayal of the struggles and joys of family life.

About her book "Little Women":-

Little Women is a novel by Louisa May Alcott that follows the lives of four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March—growing up in Civil War-era Massachusetts. The story depicts their struggles, dreams, and personal growth as they navigate love, loss, and family dynamics. The novel explores themes of sisterhood, ambition, sacrifice, and the challenges women face in a patriarchal society. It is beloved for its relatable characters and timeless messages of selflessness, resilience, and the importance of family.