The direction in which education starts a man (person), will determine his future life – Plato, The Republic
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Our Heart And Soul
| “Dream, my child dream, |
| I shall make you what you wish to be.” |
| Said a mother, silently embracing |
| the new life in her. |
| She had hope, she had a dream |
| And she had promised herself, |
| To walk all the miles and |
| Cross the mountains and the sea! |
| She had less money, that’s true |
| But, a heart full of purity |
| Dwelled in her too! |
| A story so tragic, you would |
| Never have heard! |
| For once, open your heart |
| And witness with me, |
| a vivid tale of beauty! |
| “Happiness will surround us, |
| Things will be bright again |
| Believe me, the future clearly I see |
| Our child will take away all our pain!” |
| “No, that’s not true! |
| What I see, you can see too! |
| Life will never be bright |
| All our efforts will go in vain!” |
| That was the scene, |
| On one end stood hope, |
| on the other end agony! |
| Amidst them, stood the couple perplexed! |
| “Our child will be with us, |
| We are not alone!” |
| “But, I fear for our child’s education, |
| We have no money.” |
| “You talk of education, I comprehend |
| But, why so vexed? |
| For our child’s education, |
| We need no money.” |
| “Your words make no sense! |
| No money, no school, no education! |
| Can’t you see? Not me, |
| It’s you who is messed!” |
| “You seem to be funny. |
| Education is not merely in books. |
| It’s a lot more! It’s in me, |
| It’s in you, it’s in all the souls. |
| Education is our values, our deeds, |
| Our principles! Our child will not |
| Merely inherit our genes, but also these! |
| So, relax and cease giving me your angry looks!” |
| “My love,Beautifully you say, |
| But, how will we ‘all this’ execute?” |
| “You anxious soul! Everything |
| Will be fine. See through me, |
| It’s a reality, not a mere reverie!” |
| Fell the leaves of autumn, |
| And stepped in a beautiful daughter, |
| At whose sight, every string fell mute! |
| As the little angel with her fragile legs toddled, |
| Her mother tried in her to some values inculcate, |
| For honesty, love, care and optimism |
| Were the most precious jewels she felt. |
| Both the parents toiled hard day and night, |
| And sent their angel to the school on the hillside! |
| Happiness and vibrant colours filled the air, |
| As they worked with all their might! |
| The lass read books with curious eyes, |
| And visioned of actions great! |
| “Mom, I will build a school |
| And render free and quality education |
| To all those, who can’t afford!” |
| The mother proud fell short of words, |
| Stroking her angel’s hair, said she, |
| “Oh! So much these words of yours I adore!” |
| Suddenly, erupted a volcano gigantic, |
| Unfolding a tempest of grief, |
| Their financial status deteriorated. |
| Causing them to make a sacrifice |
| Of what none of us will think, even in our dreams! |
| From a two time meal, both of them switched to one! |
| Keeping it from their child, they tried to survive, |
| Merely on twigs, stems and at times even a bitter leaf! |
| Their health was turning from pink to blue, |
| And soon came the dusk, |
| When they passed away due to flu! |
| The lass wept and endlessly spent sleepless nights. |
| But, she had valued the gift her parents had left behind. |
| For, she knew it wasn’t the end, but a simple bend! |
| There she stood amidst several diverging roads, |
| Trying to ponder which one led to her goal! |
| She continued with her studies |
| And soon built a school, |
| Her endeavour, her work, her perseverance |
| made her dream come true. |
| Well, It was the ‘education she received’ that made her life bright, |
| For someone, somewhere said it right, |
| Education is not merely in books, |
| It’s in you, it’s in me, it’s in our heart and soul! |
In January, we ran a competition for all you students to enter - the first prize was a Samsung Galaxy Tablet - and the response we got was fantastic! Thanks to everyone who entered - and we look forward to your participation in our future contests - so keep an eye on our site!
The essay contest asked students aged between 16 and 18 to interpret a quote from the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, who said "The direction in which education starts a man [person], will determine his future life."
Now you can read what our winning contestants wrote!
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