Too Young for This by Saira in Hyderabad

Under the cold glow of the moon, a child sits by the window, exhausted beyond his years. A burnt-out matchstick smokes in his small hand, its wisps curling into the night like fleeting thoughts. With heavy-lidded eyes and weary expression, he embodies an innocence forced to carry burdens too soon. The painterly textures and grainy hues give this piece a nostalgic yet melancholic weight, making the viewer wonder—what has he seen to make him feel this old?