A clean blanket of white,  Covers the whole town,  Footprints make a mark, As snowballs are thrown in the thin air, Children slippin’ and slidin’ in ice, Icicles hanging from rooftops, As skaters glide across the frozen lake, All is happy, joyful,  With no bits of sadness and despair – Aditi Kasthala

You left me, All alone, Without a light to guide me, I weep for home, On those dark night, When the thunder and lightning, Roll in, You were there for me, To hug me tight,  Until you were not. – Aditi Kasthala

When I said goodbye, I didn’t know it was the last goodbye  I’d tell you You were lost, never to be seen again Going on a trip forever, without a Farewell I miss you I cry I weep Remembering your smiling, beautiful face Telling me that  “It’s okay” But then I know, It’s not. –…

As we prepare, For the great world ahead of us, With challenges and fears, Massive obstacles in our way, Letting go of painful memories, No clue what’s ahead of us, Traveling around the world on yachts, Or suffering on cold, wet streets, Following our dreams, Or already living them, Life is a journey, not a…

As I showered colorful flowers, Upon my baby brother’s head, I see him peeking a small smile, As blossoms fell down, Gratitude filling his lovely heart, As others blessed him greatly, For the future, And when I placed kumkum on his forehead, He looked up into my eyes, As a promise for life – Aditi…

Graceful, swaying back and forth Vibrant, autumn leaves rustling By the gentle, summer breeze Songbirds landing on your strong branches Tweeting harmonic melodies Playful children running around you While others climb you, instead Producing fruits and flowers With honeybees resting on them What would we do without you Trees?

A magical time to make new memories And unite with our mortal enemies Make many fun friends  Before the year ends A year to achieve our goals To fill our joyful souls A happiness blooming tonight As the fireworks, so bright Send a sign Defining the New Year will shine