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ANNUAL MAGAZINE 2024
CHOWK CAMPUS
Beauty of the Night The white fur-coat
I see the day with clouds and blue skies One day when Gabby was returning back home from
But colour of night gives shine to our eyes work, through the glass of a big posh shop, she saw an
elegant white fur coat. The coat was white like the hair of
It has stars and moon and breezy cold air
a polar bear studded with shiny gold buttons. Gabby's
Which creatively makes the beautiful pair
heart got stuck on that coat.
The sun is so hot, not at all cold Gabby was a 22-year-old girl who works as a salesgirl in a
I love the beauty that moon does hold supermarket. Her father passed away when she was 16,
All its feelings are ever so pure leaving her, a younger sister and an ailing mother to take care
of. Gabby worked hard to take care of her ill mother. She took
For all our ailments it is a cure
care of all the expenses and not much was left for herself.
Night shimmers in the moon’s rays, After gazing at the fur coat from the outside for some time
And my heart can't stop me to praise. she decided to take a look of the coat from a little close. So,
Whenever I see the brilliant stars she went into the shop and tried that coat. She looked like a
I literally forget all my scars. celebrity in that coat. She loved that coat really much, she
decided to ask for the price of that coat from the owner. As
Arba Fatima, VII A they informed her about the price, Gabby's heart came in her
hands. It was 300 dollars, so she requested the shop owner to
Never Say Quit keep it for a month and then if she didn’t come, they could sell
it to someone else. The shop owner agreed. Gabby decided to
In those dark and stormy nights,
buy that coat even if it cost her an arm and a leg.
When nothing ever seems to go right. Gabby went straight home to see how much she has saved
Often your goal is nearer than it seems. in her piggy bank. It was roughly around 120 dollars. She
So, stay on the track, follow your dreams. decided to do overtime to earn extra money. Gabby started
to do overtime which was extremely exhausting. She would
Struggles you may face do all the cooking and cleaning for herself, her mother and
But strength you need on all days sister. She started to travel on foot to work rather than taking
Fight your fears with all you might. a bus, so she could save the bus fare. If she got any extra
Even if no one is there in sight time, Gabby used to babysit children of her neighbourhood
for some extra money. Gabby worked very hard and managed
to earn 350 Dollars, more than she needed.
Your fall will be your greatest guide.
Now, finally the day arrived, when she could finally buy
Your courage must be on your side that beautiful white coat. It was a snowy day when people
Show the world what you've got. were preferring to stay at home, warm and cozy, but
And the bravery wit which you’ve fought. Gabby was so happy that she couldn’t feel any cold that
day. She finally bought that white fur coat and also had
This is life, there are twists and turns extra 50 dollars in her pocket. When Gabby was returning
Bumps and edges for everyone. home after buying her beautiful coat, on her way she saw
So be prepared, you may fall. an old woman on the side walk of the street. She looked
homeless, wearing tattered clothes, clutched her body all
Don't give up, don't give in at all. together and sat on the snow shivering.
Gabby felt a surge of sympathy for her. She did not know
Determined and focused you must stay. what to do. Should she give her new coat to that woman
Your goal is near, do not stray. as she was not wearing enough clothes to warm her or
When you’re focussed you will find, keep the coat for herself as she had worked so hard for to
Friends’ support coming from behind get it? After some time, Gabby thought that at least she
had a house, a hot meal to have in this chilly weather, a
Tears will vanish, pain will disappear. warm bed and clothes to keep herself warm whereas that
that old woman had nothing. She gave her new white fur
You would conquer your greatest fear.
coat to that woman and gave her those extra 50 dollars
So work hard and never say quit, and told her to have a meal with the money.
Till your life with success is lit. The old woman started to cry the tears of joy and thanked
Gabby for her kindness. Now both Gabby and the old
Asiya Adeeb, VIII B women were feeling warm. One because of the coat and
the other was feeling the warmth in her heart by helping
someone in need on a cold, snowy winter morning.
Faiza Naaz Siddiqui, VIII F
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