COVID has gripped our world,

Changed our lifestyles from the inside out.

Some for the better, some for the worse.

But all the same, 

Unimaginable change has taken place.

I think for me,

My COVID experience is like a sine graph.

My life was normal,

Before COVID-19 hit me.

I had so many activities,

Everyday of the week

Just before COVID, my life was the best

My relationships with friends were improving

And I really enjoyed all the things on my plate.

(Even though my plate was terribly heaped.) 

When COVID hit Singapore,

Things took a turn

Most of my activities were suspended or cancelled.

“Well, it isn’t too bad. I still can manage”

Or so I thought to myself.

I was still able to cope,

When I enjoyed the activities I could still attend.

But the hardest blow was yet to hit me,

And it came in the form of the CIRCUIT BREAKER. 

I was stuck at home,

With no friends or interesting stuff to attend.

I honestly hit rock bottom,

Between April and June.

All my classes were online,

And I had no friends to talk to.

I was moody, and didn’t know how to cope.

I felt lost, empty and oh, so angry.

I couldn’t understand why this had to happen,

Especially cos my birthday fell during CB.

But God showed up,

In such a tangible way.

He sent people to bless me

With cakes, bubble tea and gifts.

It was so memorable,

An unforgettable experience.

What I thought was bad,

God turned it into good.

Honestly, I can’t say i have enjoyed this COVID experience.

But I finally got a chance

To slow down and rest.

And also to reflect on my life,

Finding out what truly mattered to me.

Life is not the same now,

I still can’t go out that much.

But I can finally resume,

Some of the activities I love.

And I am so thankful for that.

“How is it like a sine graph?”

You may ask me.

A sine graph starts at a certain point

And gradually climbs ‘til it hits its peak.

That peak was for me was before COVID-19,

When I thought that I had everything I needed.

As COVID-19 infiltrated my country,

My life started going downhill,

Hence the gradual decline.

The lowest point on the sine graph,

Accurately depicts me at my lowest point,

During Circuit Breaker (from April to June).

When phase 1 and 2 were introduced,

My life slowly started getting better again.

It hasn’t reached pre-COVID levels,

But for what I have now,

I am overwhelmingly grateful.

[ Jia En ]

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