Same Stars shine every night,
But you drew a different constellation each time.
Same faces smile everyday,
But it radiates a different warmth each time.
Why is it that a person so dear once,
Feels like a stranger another day.
Moon changes it's face each night.
And people each day!
It looses its face every fortnight.
They lost trust long ago.
Lone cloud have to travel across the dessert,
To gain strength and burst with all its might.
Wounded you become stronger, lost the battle but have a war to win.
Sun shines the entire day, spreading light and energy.
Likewise be a victor spreading love and humility.
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