Priyanshu Mohanty 
In the quiet dawn, where words fall short,
You rise each day with hope as your fort.
Dreaming of a life that lies ahead,
In the morning’s stillness, your thoughts are led.
Steps to the washroom, your mind a stream,
Endless battles, endless dreams.
You pause for a moment, in prayer so deep,
Wishing health for your parents, promises you keep.
With a bite of food and a sleepless gaze,
You gather your strength to navigate life’s maze.
On streets filled with stories yet to be told,
You glimpse at your dreams in the glitter of gold.
But the weight of duty pulls you back,
Even spending a note feels like a lack.
No matter the toil, or the endless nights,
You wonder if you’re on the path that’s right.
Failures find you, time after time,
But loved ones’ faces help you climb.
Friends like brothers, stand by your side,
In their company, you take your stride.
Back at home, you hide your despair,
Kishore and Kumar Sanu repair
The cracks in your soul with melodies old,
Warming your heart in a world so cold.
In bed, your thoughts begin to race,
Questions linger in the silent space.
But as the day ends, you cherish your life,
Thinking of others with even more strife.
For in this journey, with no guarantees,
It’s the small moments that bring you peace.
New thoughts arise, motivation anew,
In life’s uncertain dance, you see it through.
