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The Champa Flower

“The Champa Flower” is a gentle and imaginative poem where a child dreams of turning into a champa flower to stay close to their mother. Through soft, lyrical lines, Tagore captures a child’s deep love, playful imagination, and longing to be near a parent in the most magical way.

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Paper Boats

“Paper Boats” by Rabindranath Tagore is a gentle, imaginative poem that captures the innocence of childhood. The poet describes a child who floats paper boats down a stream, writing their name on each one and filling them with flowers, hoping someone far away will find them.