by Sofia Geolingo (Grade 9 – Mendeleev)
I do not know why
But despite the far distance
Every time I glance at the dark sky
You comfort me with your mere presence
Your beauty is timeless
As you shine bright every night
Yet I know it’s not effortless
As you burn with all your might
Loneliness I do not feel
For even if I weep in the despair I try to cope
Slowly and slowly I will heal
With you there for me, giving a flare of hope
Graphics by Carla Sophia Sayomac (Grade 7 – Li Bai)