School

School, a temple of learning, is the most benign place,

Where the Almighty resides blissfully

In the innocent faces of the learners,

Where dreams are woven,

Where character is shaped,

Where wings are bestowed with strength and skill

To scale the unfathomable, unconquered skies.

Where unity in diversity is preached,

Where the only religion taught is equality,

Where the sublimest values of charity,

Peace, compassion, and empathy are taught.

Where “all for one and one for all”

Is the boldest principle;

Where sacrifice and strife are considered worthy

Only for righteousness

And for the nation- the mother of all.

Where neither “me” nor “mine” finds a place,

Where there is no room

For petty selfishness and personal goals,

Where all divisive notions are shunned,

And fanatics, who profess only difference,

Are shown the door,

Who know nothing but

To sow the seeds of hatred.

Where sycophants are shown the mirror,

Sooner or later;

For the torch of goodness

May be dimmed for a while,

But can never be extinguished forever.