Rainbow

Rainbows are pretty and shiny, They glow and they blow Happiness in the sky; When the storm is over, They arrive and wait for us to say, “What a beautiful rainbow!” Rainbow makes us feel happy, And wards off our gloominess,

Zobiya Ameen, 11 years, Via email

Fathers

Our fathers work hard To give us a better life; They patiently bear the harsh winter, And endure the scorching summer, They live a busy life but, They always take out time for us, They boldly face the ups and downs of life, And never make a fuss!

Our fathers are the greatest men, I know and you know this, too, Thank you for giving me the chance, To share my feelings about dads with you!

Manahil Noman Marwat, 11 years, Islamabad

Animals

There were animals in the farm, One farmer had a dog, The dog was sitting on a log, One farmer had a sheep, The sheep was fast asleep, One farmer had a hen, She was sleeping in the den, One farmer had a cow, She was eating the grass, One farmer had a goat, The goat was running in the field, One farmer had a cat, And she was wearing a hat.

Eshal Khan, 10 years, Via email

I like cakes

I like to eat cakes, That my mom bakes, Today she baked a special cake, That we’ll eat beside a lake, We went to the lake, But got scared to see a snake!

I asked my mom to bake me a cupcake, That I can eat with milkshake, I ate all the cakes, So that no one else could take!

Abeer Naqvi, 7 years, Karachi

Friend

I have a friend, Whose name is Book!

It gives me knowledge, And keeps me hooked!

It takes me to different places Whenever I am bored; I can carry my friend with me, Wherever I go!

Zoya Khan, 7 years, Via email

A wonderful mother

God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old, He made her smile like sunshine, And He moulded her heart with pure gold.

In her eyes, He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks, fair roses you see.

God made that wonderful mother, And He gave that dear and lovely mother to me!

Anayah Abdul Wahab, 12 years, Via email

My father

My father is wonderful, He is very careful, His handwriting is beautiful, He is dutiful, He is thoughtful, And that’s why he is successful!

Jebran Ahmed, 9 years, Via email i

Lost bat I have a pet cat, Once she tried to Steal my bat; But I didn’t let her to do so, Because I trapped her in the net!

Maaz Salman, 7 years, Karachi

The land of peace

I was sleeping on my bed, And suddenly went In a land of dreams; A land completely filled with peace, I could see the flowing rivers there, People were simple, The lake water was their mirror, People were kind-hearted, Selfless was their love, I wish our homeland Can become like the one I just mentioned!

Arshiya Khattak, 12 years, Via email