Shreya Rai
Age:
13
13-21
Second Place Award & Most noticeable progress over last year
Poem
2024
They don’t need doubts
to hold them down.
They don’t need fears
to cause a frown.
They do need courage
to break through walls.
They do need perseverance
when an obstacle calls.
They don’t need excuses
to hinder their flight.
They don’t need hesitation
when their path is right.
They do need commitment
to see them through.
They do need determination
to make dreams come true.
They don’t need perfection
to pave their way.
They don’t need approval
to seize the day.
They do need belief
for dreams to fly.
They do need effort
to reach for the sky.
They will touch the stars
replacing darkness with light.
They will bring change
when dreams take flight.
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