I see myself today in the mirror...

I see myself today in the mirror,

and I see a bright future.

It is filled with happiness.

I see myself today in the mirror

and I see that I'm travelling.

Across the world, I'm learning.

I wish to eat on Indian streets,

Socialize and get to know the Pakistanis,

Sleep on a beach in Spain,

and feel on my cheeks, Mumbai's rain.

I wish there were no wars,

and we lived in a world that is ONE

where love, friendship; triumphed; always.

And then my final wish will be,

that all of us,

wish the same.

I again see myself in the mirror,

and I see that I am smiling.

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The 10 days which changed my life

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