Ever since the pandemic hit, numerous have lost their loved ones. At the very start, everyone was immersed in absolute fear. We didn’t know who’d be the next to suffer from such pain. And we didn’t know what to do when the people around us got really, really sick.

Last year, I was in seventh grade. I remember how the entire class panicked when our English teacher was declared as a close contact person and sent to a quarantine camp. Everyone was just so worried about our beloved teacher, and had no idea how we’d catch up on our coursework. Failing our exam was within expectation. 

Determined to boost the class morale, I wrote down my thoughts on paper, and sent it to the entire class. The enthusiasm came back, and with a whole lot of hard work, we passed our exams with flying colors.

The pandemic continues to this day, but we are much more knowledgeable and prepared now. I truly hope that this poem can inspire you all to collectively keep up with whatever amazing thing you’re working on. Obstacles do occur, but think of it as a motivator, not a discouragement.