Resilience Unexpected
During quarantine like many others I was going through a rough period.
I was struggling. I lacked routine and didn’t know what to do with my time. Everyday felt the same. But somewhere I decided that I would not let it get the best of me. I decided that I would do small things that would make my day better. I started going on walks to get a slurpee. Almost everyday I would go on these walks. Along these walks I noticed new houses that were built, bright flowers, the trees and all the little things in nature which I ignored on a daily basis. I was more aware of my surroundings and I felt happier.
I then decided to go back and rediscover my old hobby of writing.
Through that I was able to explore my emotions. The poem tells my tale of struggle, as I do my best to get better instead of worrying about what's next. It is about being resilient. To keep fighting and to continue even when things get hard.
Resilience is to keep on going on because life gets better.
Sudden unexpected
The world went to sleep
Closed door, empty streets
Once filled with laughter now silent
Locked away, waiting
For the everyday life
Once considered hell
Now a blessing
Another day filled with despair
Mind empty, no light
Struggling all alone
Watching the world go
slowly falling insane
As the world burns away
Photography by Nalisha Kumarasinghe
Yet in my heart there is fire barely alive
A part of me that just won't quit
Determined to not let my soul succumb
Determined to keep fighting
To find my passion
For in this trying times
I learned how to rest
And gave up on being the best
Picked up a pen
Found my purpose
Shared my message
Spreading the word
That its okay to not be okay
And that life not need to be perfect
To enjoy the simple pleasures in life
To find beauty in the sunsets and sunrise
And the creatures that call this place home
To stop and live in the moment
Instead of worrying about what's next.
Photography by Nalisha Kumarasinghe
WORDS: MAYA
PHOTOGRAPHY: NALISHA KUMARASINGHE
PHOTOGRAPHY: NALISHA KUMARASINGHE
