Vaishnavi Bhat
“Back story: This is an ode to the children. I often notice that they are denied a chance to speak, let alone speak up. This is my attempt at giving them that opportunity and letting them know that my classroom is a safe place for them to ‘Tell Me’ absolutely anything.
Tell me when all you want to do is just play
Tell me when you start zoning out
Tell me about what goes on inside your mind
Tell me anything and everything
Tell me because I just want to listen
Tell me when you don’t understand despite trying
Tell me what hurts you and what makes sense to you
Tell me your fears, your ambitions and your dislikes
Tell me anything and everything
Tell me because I just want to listen
Tell me if colors bring you joy, or if they don’t
Tell me what memories you are reminded of when it rains
Tell me what about life excites you the most
Tell me anything and everything
Tell me because I just want to listen
Tell me when you feel lifeless and withdrawn
Tell me when you resonate with something
Tell me so I can know
Tell me anything and everything
Tell me because I just want to listen
And just so you know-
It’s totally fine if you are unable to express yourself in words, any form of expression is worth telling in!
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