When the blooming fails, and the sirens sway,

When darkness takes its rightful place,

Let’s go back in time for a better today,

Together as one, we could save the day.

The essence that joins our home, our land,

Let’s join as one and firm the sand,

A land fit for the next hundred years,

One that may never be the cause of anyone’s tears.

The sun, the wind, the earth we know,

Shall guide us through the harshest snow.

The panels, the books, and the knowledge we acquire,

Will save us from a day so dire.

The small babe we see nestled in the stroller is the future.

Let us raise our hands towards the sky,

A promise to nurture in our minds.

Let the tales of our ancestors and the ancestors we will soon become,

Not be the tale of the numb.

Look at the glory we surround,

Nature and the people around.

We raise the metal, we raise the voices, we raise our hands in a unified sight.

We shout out loud, “Sustainability is our right!”

Together we stand, hand in hand,

As our people and the land,

Look out to the future, hopes ablaze,

Our nature is being saved day by day.

The power of fire, water, air, and earth we shall harness,

Our human spirit is the binding target.

When the flowers dance and the genus sings,

When light takes its rightful throne,

We will have done our part for a sustainable today,

Together as one, we will have saved the day.

About the Poet 

Meghna, is a spirited 14-year-old student attending the Indian International School. Her passion for literature illuminates her days, where she immerses herself in books and channels her creativity through the art of writing. Immersed in the intricate stories unfolding around her, Meghna is driven to share her inner voice through various outlets. Drawing inspiration from crucial global issues like climate change and mental health, she crafts beautiful works of art. Whether it’s the gentle caress of the wind, the beauty of silence, or the bustling rhythm of life, she discovers compelling stories to both hear and present. Her optimistic outlook on life and firm belief that good things always come to those that work hard constantly motivate and inspire us.