Winners!!! Chhote Kavi Contest, 2015

"CHHOTE KAVI CONTEST"

Bal-Mukund's Chhote Kavi 2015 Contest Results are out! We had budding poets from various states send in entries.  We would like to thank each and everyone of them for submitting their poems! The choices were many, and the decision tough, but the following children's submissions earned them well deserved wins! Congratulations to them all! Click on the topics and enjoy the children's creative writing skills.

GROUP 1 [AGE GROUP: 8 THRU 11] 1ST PRIZE WINNER 2ND PRIZE WINNER 3RD PRIZE WINNER Ria Patel Rachana Tanksali Shyam Sivasubramanian Subject: I Love God Subject: My Best Friend Krishna Subject: Krishna is My Friend GROUP 2 [AGE GROUP: 12 THRU 15] 1ST PRIZE WINNER 2ND PRIZE WINNER 3RD PRIZE WINNER Saloni Aggrawal Sonakshi Bhatia Ashlita Lodha Subject: 3 Keys to Perseverance — The Greatest Strength Subject: My Prayers to God Subject: India is a Very Diverse Country and has a Vast and Rich Heritage

CKC 2015: Winning Poem on “India is a very diverse country and has a vast and rich heritage”

“India is a very diverse country and has a vast and rich heritage”

By: Ashita Lodha

Prize Won: 3rd

Age Group: 12-15

“India is a very diverse country and has a vast and rich heritage”

How do you describe your Culture, your People, your Land, your Love?

Can words actually tell the story of a land, one that’s a true gift from above?

The languages are so hard and people say they are inexhaustible,

Yet today in India their languages are much more scarce and can also be impossible

So here is my attempt to describe My Land,

Its Tribe, Its Nation, Its People, Its Clan!

India, its vastness, mind blowing,

Its beauty, everywhere showing!

Its rivers, swift and flowing,

Its mountains, tall, mighty and glowing!

 Its valleys, deep and colorful,

Its plains and plateaus, breath takingly beautiful!

Its desert, large and endless,

Its overwhelming springs in its wilderness!

Its color and brightness,

The very mark of life,

The people's politeness

The truth about strife!

Its people, colored and many,

Hearts filled with love and hospitality!

Its people separated by distance and city,

Yet all Indians, a colorful family!

 It’s Religion, completely religious,

Often you’ll find religions that seem prodigious!

North, South, East, West,

Truly, All equally, the Best!

 Besides its beauty,

It has remarkable history!

History that proves braveness,

And marks humanity!

India, has come a long way,

Today, so different and yet set in its way!

There are things about India that may never change,

But these are the very things, we Indians would never exchange!

We might grumble and look green eyed at other nations,

But we truly adore our country and its unique relations.

To sum it up, India is Vast, Beautiful and Grand,

I’m glad it is our Home, our Love, our Land!

CKC 2015, Winning Poem on “My Prayers to God”

“My Prayers to God”

By: Sonakshi Bhatia

Prize Won: 2nd

Age Group:12-15

“My Prayers to God”

I fold my hands and bow my head

And sit up straight beside my bed

I close my eyes and focus my mind

And pray to God for He is kind

To Lord Ganesha I pray

To show me the way

And guide me to the door

That leads to many more

To Lord Shiva I ask

To help me with the task

Of taking my negative qualities

And sending them away with the breeze

 From Devi Saraswati I seek

To not be at all weak

And to bestow on me

The knowledge to be free

 I pray to long lengths

To send others strength

And also for world peace

So any wars would cease

 Our fate is blessed by God’s graceful hands

But it’s up to us to follow the right commands

I pray to follow the right course

And choose it willingly without any force

So God knows best

Though it may seem like a test

He will always guide us

It’s His job; so don’t lose trust

CKC 2015, Winning Poem on “The 3 Keys to Perseverance — The Greatest Strength”

“The 3 Keys to Perseverance — The Greatest Strength”

By: Saloni Agarwal

Prize Won: 1st

Age Group: 12-15

The 3 Keys to Perseverance — The Greatest Strength

Someone tells you to persevere,

This may seem hard

But 3 keys will keep you on guard

With them success will appear

Patience is a key that opens many doors

It is bitter

You may feel as if you are on the floor

But you won't be a quitter

The more you wait

The sweeter the outcome

The better the income

Patience is an important character trait

Good attitudes bring success

It feels like adrenaline pumping

And fog clearing

Also it removes stress

You plant a seed of inspiration

The seed will thrive

Joy will be alive

Other are quickly put to action

Setting goals

separates wads

Into different squads

That play an important role

When an obstacle comes up

Make the goal pop

For all obstacles will drop

A big thumbs up

Remember to set the goals low

Not achieving a goal

Will cause things to go out of control

Victory will seem as if lost long ago

Following these three keys

Will drop all negativity

And pick up positivity

Life will be a breeze

CKC 2015, Winning Poem on “Krishna is my friend”

“Krishna is my friend”

By: Shyam Sivasubramanian

Prize Won: 3rd

Age Group: 8-11

KRISHNA IS MY BEST FRIEND

He gave me shelter from Indra,

From the secret love mantra

He danced on top of a snake,

To send away venom from a lake

He killed Kamsa for the greater good,

And many times saved his neighborhood

He helped destroying kauravas,

Brought peace on earth by Pandavas

He enhances our lives

By his magical music in our believes

He makes our life fun, funny, rhythmic, protective

Who is that magician “HE”, do you know?

            Do you know?

That is none other than my beautiful, lovely Krishna, Krishna!!

CKC 2015: Winning Poem on "My Best Friend Krishna"

My Best Friend Krishna

By: Rachana Tankshali

Prize Won: 2nd

Age Group: 8-11

My Best Friend Krishna

He’s my heart

He’s my soul

He is my part

To help me reach my goal

My best friend Krishna |

Without him the world would be incomplete

As nobody could ever match Him

He makes my life complete

My best friend Krishna |

He’s my partner

Flute playing with joy

The world would be impossible without Him

My best friend Krishna |

Submerging his hands in the butter

Licking his fingers with joy

O naughty Krishna

Happy with joy

Life is in him

Even the world as well

My best friend Krishna |

 Tricking the Gopikas

Naughtily chuckling away

Ducking down to prevent the smile

That shines like sunshine through his eyes

Nobody is naughtier than him

My best friend Krishna |

Not just being naughty, but good as well

Being affectionate to Balarama

He handled all the life’s drama

 My best friend Krishna |

 Got to learn a lot

Perfect example of leading a blissful life

Eternity love to all

My best friend Krishna |

CKC 2015: Winning Poem on "I Love God"

CKC 2015 Winning Entry on:  I Love God

By: Ria Patel

Prize Won: 1st

Age Group: 8-11

I  Love God

Radha and Krishna,

A beautiful sight,

They control the world,

With all their might.

 They help us out,

On them you never doubt,

On God we should trust,

In life that is a must.

Always remember God,

More than your iPod,

Instead of playing a game,

You should take God’s name.

Never do bad work,

Or you’ll be a big jerk,

Accept what you are,

Or you won’t get that far.

Remember you’re just the soul,

Don’t ask for much more,

God’s teaching has no end,

God is my best friend.

So just follow these things,

To be a nice human being,

And that’s not odd,

That I love god!