The Lantern Yard

They say I'm short. Little did they know that I have a whole new world in my tiny eyes. They didn't know that I have a hell lot of dreams in my small head. They didn't know that I'm small but my dreams are big enough to touch the sky. They didn't know that 45 Kg is enough to chase the stars. They didn't know it is Dreams that I breathe. They didn't know that nights aren't for me to rest but to work. They didn't know that I've shed tears in the dark nights, under the moon. They didn't know that this small world of mine is incredibly huge if they see it through my eyes. So little do they know about me. So little do they know about my world. Yet they have to speak.

There were tears in her eyes. As she leaned towards her mother, They leaped out. Some full of pain. Some full of hope. Some full of worries. Some full of prayers. Her heart was strong enough. But the pain was stronger. Deep inside she knew that she was helpless. But the seed of hope was anchoring her soul.

Last Friday night, I was walking by the street. I was looking at the tents, When a smile caught my eyes. A baby so sweet, Barely in clothes. So torn and wan. Her smile was of million Dollars. Pure and bright. A poverty strucken pain was visible When I looked at her mother's eyes. Baby in one and a broom in her other hand. I waved and went past them. I walked forward. I was looking at the sky Creepers, when again a smile caught my eyes. A baby so sweet, In trendy clothes. Ragged and new. Her smile was of million dollars. Pure and bright. A ‎posh full Glee was visible When I look at her mother's eyes. iPhone in one and a purse in her other hand. ‎ I waved and went past them. ‎Everyone is living Despite of their success or failure. ‎In the complicated drama ‎Of  being rich and poor The smile we all wear is the same. As ‎they'll grow up They'll be taught What makes money And what does not. And thereafter loose the smiles they wore.

Look into my eyes. Straight into them. ‎You'll find a whole new world hidden in them. ‎ ‎A world with peace. ‎A world with ease. ‎A world with roses ‎that everyone can seek. ‎ A ‎place with no monsters. A place with no fears. A place for everyone Who never wished for tears. ‎ Somewhere we can rest our soul. Somewhere we can feel like home. Somewhere everyone is so humble. Somewhere, where no one is someone. This is the place which I've always dreamt of. ‎This is the place which I breathe for. ‎ ‎

There was a girl, Who was just eight. She had Gold with her. The Gold was so bright, so bright That it became hard to even stare at her. But unfortunately, Those thieves were colour blind. They believed in a world of dark. So, everything they looked at Seemed to be more and more darker. They stole her Gold with ease. They forgot that she was just One among those who breathe. They stole her Gold with no griefs. They didn't know the pain Her mother took to give her birth. They stole her Gold with no regrets. They were unaware of the Tears her father shed. Her Gold wasn't of any importance to them. Her Gold of Dreams, Future, Life All in vein! The screams, the pain, the tears... Yet she is just another girl with Gold Who was eaten up by those hungry Cannibals. There are stories heard. There are stories yet to hear. Some told, some untold! I now don't believe in humanity anymore. And I know non of us do!

I was passing by When the wind whispered. I became still Without any hustle. It mumbled "Yesterday came a girl. Just like you. Calm yet wild! She had a smile But with no happiness. When I asked her 'Why?' She simply nodded. I could see the pain in her eyes. I could feel the stress she had. I see the same in you! Doubts with no meaning. Fears with no reason. " I gave a blank look. Then it continued "There are some things you can't change. But yes, you can make it better. After all it's you Who decide your fate. The more weak you are The more weaker you become. Start believing in yourself And eventually the world will believe in you. The wind left, Teaching me a lesson for life. A plant called 'Hope' Began to grow up in me.

• WHAT HUNI WANTS TO SAY: Hola! I'm  Huni Kui. I live in the obscure forests of Amazon with my enormous but hard working family. We form up the Amahuaca tribe. We dwell in and out of the forests for food stuff and water. The other day, I met Clara. She came here with her parents for a trip. We adore ourselves with leaves and bushes. But, she was covering herself with a leather coat. It wasn't that cold. When I asked her if she was feeling cold, she answered "It's fashion! ". She also had a beautiful pair of footwear which is called 'Boots'. I was so obsessed with this word that I gave the name 'Boots' to my pet monkey. She said that she is from New York, that's she is from a city! A city! I've heard that rich people live in city. That makes Clara rich. That is, if I get to go to the city, I'll end up being rich! She even goes to school. I want to be like her. She's pretty lucky to be able to lead such a wealthy life! •

Once your dream gets into your soul, trust me buddy you can't control!  I'm seventeen. I have dreams like any other teen. But what makes them special is the fact that, out of my 45 Kg weight, 22.5 Kg (half of it) belongs to my dreams! In simple words, I wake up and dream. I get to school and dream. I dream while I'm having food and I even don't forget to dream while I'm asleep. I know, it sounds kinda insane. But, it's a silly reality. Now, most of you would be thinking what I dream about all day long? Well guys, let me tell you it's not ' a dream' ,it's 'dreams' for me. I've got plenty of them. Among those which I can disclose are : • Going for a world tour. • ‎Meeting my celeb crush. • ‎Spending a quality time in beaches. • ‎Become a well known author and animator. And the list goes on like this. Now You See how I get busy. But I have put some limitations to my dreams. I'll end up when I'll own a small i

Life showed me many paths. But, I took the wrong one. Soon, I was lost and was left broken. Everywhere I turned Was darker than it seemed. I was beginning to collapse When a voice came in. I followed the voice And I soon came out! When I looked around All I see was light. I knew that I was now secure. But where did the voice came from? As I turned back, There was she! A smiling face with no greed. "Thank You " I whispered. But there was no reaction. And then a thought came in. 'Is that the almighty himself ? ' But when she lifted her chin up, I was stunned! It was non other than my best friend !

                          I needed no mic.                         I was loud enough.                        But they were deaf. 

I look up at the night sky. All I see is you. The moon and the stars, All belongs to you! You and me, we are like The waves and the shore. We meet and then we retreat. You and me are like The sun and it's rays. We can never get apart. You are there in my smiles. You are there in my tears. You are my soul. And that's all I know!

I don't remember too much. Just those loud 'baby cryings' ! She was the loudest in the whole hospital. So, I knew she would be my perfect match. I was only three. So, they refused to give the baby to me. Mom said "you are too young " Thus, being young wasn't fun! But, one day they handed it to me. I was worried first. But, was proud next As I was a grown up at last! She looked into my eyes With those big black eyes. I laughed. She smiled. I made weird faces. She cried. I looked up at the stars And said " one among you is lying on my lap!  " Today, she is what Which pumps my blood. She's all I want to keep. She's what I can't live without. Literally, she is my life!

They will hurt you. They know that they can't outshine you. They are actually jealous of you Because they know that they can't Think like you, Act like you, Speak like you Or even do stuffs like you. So,  they will hurt you Because, they themselves are hurt! They will keep yelling out. All they know is to shout. But, look at you my dear Aren't you few pounds of wonder? They will always hurt you. But,  it's all up to you. You may either shine Or let them outshine. You are a rose. They are your thorns. They simply adore you. They won't hurt you Unless you let down!

You've got the wings.  You've got the claws.  The seas and the mountains, All you own! So, what are you waiting for? 

      Once your dream gets into your soul ,         Trust me buddy, you can't control! 

Once, I hated myself. I thought that I was The ugliest. The weirdest. The dumbest. I didn't know that I never knew myself. I knew Sarah, the beauty queen. I knew Craig, the second Einstein. I knew Bella, the multi talented. But I didn't knew me. How funny,  isn't it? But the day, I met the real me I could see How thunders didn't scare me anymore. How hurricanes became my favourite. How birds began to sing for me. How stars smiled back at me. How I became the world for me. I was glad! I looked at myself in the mirror And whispered " I love you baby ". Now, I knew that I literally fell for myself And that I didn't hated me anymore! • Inspired by the article 'How I discovered my inner soul ' by Priyal (A Little Extra).

Word ain't just a word.  It's a world of  Emotions and Imaginations. You use it wrong and It becomes a hell!