Time is running fast, but we can’t stop that. The most dangerous pandemic has hit the world. It had upset our lives. The whole world has to live under lockdown for a long time.
Schools were closed. We were trapped inside our houses. But I am happy to say I wasn’t wasting time during the lockdown.
I love drawing. I drew many pictures without wasting time. It relaxed my mind. I sent my drawings to various competitions. Some of them were design competitions. Some were for child announcers. Some were drama.
I enjoyed the lockdown period because I had much time to spend with my family. I helped my parents with the daily household work too. I helped neighbours but kept the social distance.
I gave food for homeless people. I learnt cooking from my mother and helped my grandfather in his paddy and vegetable fields.
I read books when I felt bored. And I wrote many stories, essays, and poems. I learnt to be positive during the pandemic lockdown.
Nelinsa Sanumi Jayalath
Grade 8
CO/Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo 8