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Everyday The Sun Shall Rise
Music: A Panacea
Every day the sun shall rise
Music is one of the most important aspects of my life. My idea of an
And cross the sky to its demise
ideal afternoon is sitting outside on a chilly day, wearing noise Everything that rises shall fall
cancelling headphones and listening to some music. I am sure several And will rise again after a fall
of us can relate to this. One of my favourite pastimes is to unwind It's not how many times you hit the floor
while listening to some of my favourite songs. So, what is this It's how many times you are willing to blow the door
inexplicable mastery that music has over me? How is it that every time It's not how many times you do it wrong
a familiar song plays, even in the distance, I involuntarily start tapping It's how you try when it takes too long
my feet or humming the rhythm? The bird that wishes to touch the sky
Will be the one who shall not fail to try
I want to pen down why music plays such a crucial part in my life, and
A cheetah who wishes no match for his speed
why, quite frankly, it would be impossible for me to exist without it.
A little practice is all he does need
When I am feeling downhearted or low-spirited, I always know that if I
For the wheel of time spins on and on
play just the right song, I will feel better in no time. After a long day at
Before you know it your time is gone
school or after going through exhaustion, both physical and mental,
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music keeps me company. It helps me get through the day. It is a way
to express feelings that may be hard to express otherwise. It is a way to
escape from the real world.
Music has innumerable memories and heaps of nostalgia attached to
it as well. I bet when you think of the theme songs from some of your
most beloved childhood shows, a huge grin etches across your face. I
listen to music almost every second of the day, especially when I am
feeling down in the dumps. Sad music is almost cathartic in a way. It
VIII A does not make me feel worse; instead it helps me accept my situation
and come to terms with it. Over the years, music has undoubtedly
helped me deal with things.
Taylor Swift was introduced to me by my father at the age of seven
Acceptance when we had a CD of her album 'Red', which I would request to be
played repeatedly. She is one of the most talented, deserving, and
RIDDHIMA SAMPAT
It was the kind of night where everyone locked their doors and triple- accomplished artists of our time and her discography is formidable.
checked the latches on their windows. The kind of night where the Her songs are incredibly meaningful, and it is her lyrical storytelling
darkness seemed to snuff out the light from the streetlamps and any sane that sets her apart from other generic pop songs. At critical times in my A Wonderful Creation
person would be at home, in bed, beside a warm fire.There was one man life when no one else was there for me, her songs provided
who was outside strolling through the street. Most people would not companionship. Her lyrics have been a formative part of my life and The gift of space, the gift of time,
recognise him and if someone were in the same circle as him, they would her voice has become familiar and comforting. There is a certain The grandeur of which is beyond sublime.
only know him as ‘The Hunter.’ He was not sane. He would never have shamelessness, a certain intensity of affection, that I think we should Its foundations, the master's triumphant plan,
Is yet unknown to the mortal man.
taken this job if he was. never constrain for the things and the people that we love. We love
The blackness of space; pleasant in repose,
He walked through the streets till he came to the wall behind the famed them endlessly because they bring out the love in us somehow, Is disturbed by rocks, floating in the shadows.
Emerald Palace. The Hunter examined the spiked walls and shook his head. magically, and effortlessly. The vortex of dust spin and swirl,
“Pathetic,” he thought to himself. Grabbing hold of the spikes, he used And the story of life begins to unfurl.
Eesha Gheewala
them to climb over the wall and then he lowered himself using a rope. He Blue and blue is the only terrain,
crept through the hedges, narrowly avoiding some nasty traps and killing The little being's buckler is a slender membrane.
some guards before he came to the palace entrance. He had to move fast Soon the lands are strolled upon,
now. Any minute someone would notice the dead guards and raise the समय The survival of the fittest is the new marathon.
alarm. He walked till he reached the princess' room. Unluckily for him, the Time starts to fly, so does the bird,
moment he stepped inside, her mobile phone began to ring. He hid behind Many creatures' cries are left unheard.
समय एक ऐसा च ह िजस हम नयं त नह ं कर सकत, े
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a cupboard last minute and watched as the princess rolled out of bed and The elephant gets strength, lion a mane,
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कभी तज तो कभी धीमी ग त स चलता ह; ै
sleepily checked the screen. The moment she saw what was written on the It is only the humans who receive a brain.
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screen she straightened up and looked around. “Come out from behind the समय कसी का इतजार नह ं करता, In the far depths, near the floor of the sea,
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cupboard please.” she said. Against his better judgement he did. “You're वह सभी क लए बहत ह क मती ह ै Lies a thriving community, a spectacle to see.
here to kill me aren't you?” He said in a matter-of-fact voice. “Possibly,” he िजतना अ धक समय बबा द करत हो, A horse that swims and a yellow sea star,
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answered. “The situation is complicated. Your aunt and uncle want me to Makes this place stunning yet bizarre.
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उतने ह अ धक अवसर गँवात हो;
kill you so your cousin can become king. Your aunt wants me to shoot you in Tall mountains perpetually growing high,
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जसा क कहा जाता ह, समय पस क बराबर ह ै
ै
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the head and bring your corpse to her as proof, however your uncle wants The great falls of everlasting water supply.
me to drown you. I can do both but I don't want to kill a child. So I have an समय को उतना ह संजोएँ, िजतना कसी यजन को स जोत े ह ; Diverse green forests, the herald of spring,
offer for you. Come with me and I'll train you to be an assassin. I've always समय का ब मानी स उपयोग कर , A picturesque scene they all bring.
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wanted a daughter.” कभी भी ग वाए गए अवसर पर पछतावा नह ं करने स कछ नह ं हा सल Alas, this place is the only one we know,
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Yet the pinnacle is not where we go,
He took out a small dagger and held it out handle first. After some thought होने वाला
the princess silently accepted the proffered dagger. य क एक बार समय बीत गया, तो वह कभी वापस नह ं आता | So let us not go astray and fail our obligation,
For this world is a wonderful creation.
Tisha Chadda आया ह अगरवाल Pradyun Beerla
TITHI AGRAWAL
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