I WONDER

I wonder why the sky is blue,
and the grass is green,

I wonder why the world is so dim
that it never shows its real beauty,

I wonder why love has finished totally
and hatred has taken place everywhere,

I wonder why people are trying to spread
mischief
and never understand that its the place
for peace,

I wonder why many people are illiterate
and were never able to learn a trade,

I wonder why people are unaware
of everything that comes in the way,

I wonder why everyone is sad
and are not trying to be happy,

I wonder why this world has become messed up with no peace at all,

I wonder why can't we start a new life
and become a better able and helpful nation,

and that will make our world a wonderful place one day.

Saniya Shahid, Fujairah

A SMILE

A smile that twinkles the eyes
Opens a heart that weeps.

Sadness:
Where does this come from?
Wherever it be:
A smile creeps into sadness,
Kindles rays of hope and joy,
Arouse love and mercy,
Makes you reach out
To wipe away the tears
That fall unnoticed;
Invisible and precious!
Oh, my little heart,
My precious smile,
Let me hold you close.
With you in me,
Let me be a light in darkness
And a soothing breeze.

Sapna Anu B. George, Muscat, Oman