I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never – ending line Along the …
Read More »The Curious Panda
The Pandas all have rings of black around their eyes, you know. Can you guess how they got them? Well, many years ago A Panda was so nosy that he had to peep and pry, And he looked through someone’s keyhole when the paint was not quit dry. Around each eye he had a ring of sparkling, fresh, black paint, …
Read More »The Cock Crows In The Morning
The cock crows in the morn To tell us to rise, And he that lies late Will never be wise: For early to bed, And early to rise, Is the way to be healthy, And wealthy and wise. ∼ Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esme Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
Read More »The Child of 21st Century – Harshita Soni
He shall, he be, The child of 21st century? With a big, great head Wheels for legs and guns for hands Computer for a brain, A machine for a heart A nose with an oxygen mask And eyes with a microscope. With no sentiment nor emotion, With no feeling of love… Only feeling of hatred Only thoughts of violence With …
Read More »The Caterpillar Story
Underneath the cabbages the caterpillar sat. Drowsing in the sunshine It thought of this and that. I led a rather lazy life Just lying there in style- When hungry it just nibbled At the cabbage for a while. Now, caterpillars have to change And one day very soon, It started working steadily To weave a tight cocoon. Within this cozy …
Read More »The Camels of The Epiphany
Three brown camels came down the track, Under the shining star, Each carried a king upon his back, Gold, frankincense and myrrh. Caspar, king of Chaldea, sat astride, Under the shining star, Regal, noble and full of pride, Gold, frankincense and myrrh. Melchlor, king of Pamphylia, sat, Under the shining star, Strong and fearless, a warrior great, Gold, frankincense and …
Read More »The Boat Race
They are cheering on the shore As each panda takes his oar; They are gathered by the river for the race. But the starter waves his flag And a boat beings to sag, For the elephants are filling every place! But they keep themselves afloat In their wobbly little boat, And are past the panda crew around the creek. But …
Read More »The Blackbird
My beak is yellow, My feathers are black, I’m a cheery fellow Who answers you back. High in the tree I sing my song, I’m glad to be free, The whole day long. I like crumbs, Or a juicy red berry; And lots of plums To make me merry. I am a blackbird So happy and gay, And I hope …
Read More »The Armadillo’s Dilemma
Alfred Armadillo was a funny little thing, He had a special problem For his armour was too thin! Sticks and stones bounced off his friends While all they did was crouch; But bruised and battered Alfred Muttered “Ooh” and “Ow” and “Ouch.” He covered himself up with leaves But that was not enough. An armadillo’s armour Must be very, very …
Read More »What is the origin of judo?
Judo has its origin in the ancient Japanese art of jujutsu, (also jujitsu) a system of hand-to-hand combat. The bushi of feudal Japan (samurai) are usually credited with developing jujutsu. In their time, the art was known as Yoroi kumi-uchi, in which fighters fought, fully clad in Japanese armour. The chronicle of the Japanese nation, documents public, unarmed competitions (hikara-kurabe) …
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