Jonas, the light in the shadow of Dystopia
By Pratiksha Kumar, Grade 8
Jonas, a child of the same,
Resided in a land where emotions, choices and individuality was just a societal controlled game.
Unaware of the spark that would kindle his flame, He awoke to a whispering claim.
Occasionally noticed-flashes of colours,
Making him unique who could perceive things beyond the reach of community's scholar.
His worldview expanded dramatically,
Once he started his journey as The Receiver of Memory systematically.
Through the memories transmitted by The Giver,
Jonas experienced emotions like joy, love, pain, suffering, choices that made him shiver.
Jonas learned of passion, of hope's fierce fire, The beauty of choices, the weight of despair.
He learned about things absent in his community,
That made him disillusioned with the sterile existence that lacked depth and humanity.
His transformation culminated his decision to escape the societal flaws, He questioned the rules, the lies they wove.
Yearned for freedom, for life to rove,
With Gabriel in his arms he got exposed to both beauty and hardships,
These experiences reinforced his belief that freedom and choice are worth the challenge, they bring as a partnership.
He realised true happiness lies in having to ability to make choices, Even if it comes with negative noises.
His quest for truth and life redefined,
Made Jonas an emerging rebellion with a vision aligned
No longer confined to a world of gray, He embraced his awakening - come what may.
Beyond the hill probably where memories blend,
Jonas found hope- beginning's end.