Little Chan was almost delighted when she stepped out of the school “Tomorrow is going to be a big day” she thought secretly. She started going home. She could see so many people and decorations around the road. Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year! She could hear people greeting each other, hugging and smiling. From […]
A young, fair-skinned man with short, straight hair was lying down on the main road. He was dead. Blood was dripping down from his partially opened mouth as water droplets were dropping from a tap that is not fully closed. Beside him was a crashed car and a van. Pieces of glass were scattered across […]
I blink my eyes three times in quick repetition. The action offers a minuscule amount of help to battle the sleepiness that still clings to my body like a clam. It is a little ironic considering that I also feel like I just awoke from the best rest I have had in decades. Shaking my […]
Friendship is like a fantastic thread woven through the tapestry of our lives. It’s more than just having someone to eat lunch with or to text daily. True friendship? That’s something else entirely. Just pause and think… True friends are the ones who see you at your absolute worst. They’ve seen you with a messy […]
It’s that time of the year again when flowers bloom, and the koel’s chants fill the air. More than just a festival, Awurudu is a season of togetherness and cherished memories. It brings communities together especially at the Awurudu Uthsawaya. For many Sri Lankans, Awurudu Uthsawaya holds some of the most joyful memories. In my […]
Isn’t solitude paradoxical,As it nourishes the soulYet, leaves a deep empty void?Isn’t love paradoxical,As it makes you swallow the pain,To avoid others from tasting it? Isn’t growth paradoxical,As it helps you succeed,Yet, leaves a price for you to pay?Isn’t happiness paradoxical,As it makes your heart glimmer,Yet, leaves you feeling nostalgic?Isn’t nostalgia paradoxical,As it fills you […]
The big big sky has spread its big big black wings, They have enveloped us in its tight night embrace. The star angels stand around Her Serene Majesty in guarding rings, While she beams upon the world in her silver grace. I stand on the balcony, letting the wind caress me. I stand on the […]
I hate dogs. They smell. They bite. They are loud. They need so much attention. To be honest, I also have an irrational fear of them. So, you can imagine how outraged I was when my father brought home a tiny, rat-like puppy one early morning in 2017. I felt like an intruder in my […]
Improving a child’s mentality is the key to developing the future of children. Both physically and mentally, a child needs to experience good development. Children are like flowers; they deserve to shine. If this happens, we can create a peaceful world. Emotional, cognitive, and social development are essential, and a child’s improvement needs to start […]
How do you convince your friend to drink alcohol? Well, according to my group’s thoroughly researched and wildly creative brainstorming during Beyond Words-Phase 2 workshop held on 7th of December 2024, it involves a lot of charm and unbeatable logic. Before you judge us for (hypothetically) trying to persuade our friends to drink alcohol, let […]