Lost Generation by Jonathan Reed

I am part of a lost generation
and I refuse to believe that
I can change the world
I realize this may be a shock but
“Happiness comes from within.”
is a lie, and
“Money will make me happy.”
So in 30 years I will tell my children
they are not the most important thing in my life
My employer will know that
I have my priorities straight because
work
is more important than
family
I tell you this
Once upon a time
Families stayed together
but this will not be true in my era
This is a quick fix society
Experts tell me
30 years from now, I will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of my divorce
I do not concede that
I will live in a country of my own making
In the future
Environmental destruction will be the norm
No longer can it be said that
My peers and I care about this earth
It will be evident that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic
It is foolish to presume that
There is hope.

And all of this will come true unless we choose to reverse it.

Now, read the poem line by line in reverse, and maybe, we will not be part of a Lost Generation

Excursion 2k14

Note: This is a very brief write up on our school excursion this year. I hope the reader finds it descriptive, informative and fairly interesting

Excursion. We translate it to a time when memories are made. This year, we went to Coorg for our excursion. Our first impression of our destination was the cool whiff of air that refreshed us as we disembarked from the train, hot and claustrophobic. We reached our resort, stopping for breakfast along the way.

On reaching our resort, we were given time to relax till Formal Night. However, most of us utilised this time to play a sport or explore the resort.

Formal Night was exciting- we enjoyed dancing to upbeat songs while outside, it poured incessantly.

The following day, we went sightseeing to the temple where the river Kaveri originates. We were told the fascinating legend on the origination of the river Kaveri. The trek to the refreshing Chelavara falls was tiring but pleasant.

Our journey back was rather forlorn, but we would remember all the fun we had and cherish all the memories made in excursion this year.