YIREN ❏ I spent my childhood in a small city in northern China dozens of years ago. The winter there was very cold but full of fun. In my memory, there wasn’t much snow – two or three times each year and only a thin layer each time. Whenever it snowed, people, especially kids like me, would sweep the courtyard with a broom.
SAJEDA MANZOOR ❏ Wish list Of the year Big smiles Tiny gifts Virus-free Indeed Sparkling wide eyes With red rose lips No masks to hide Rosy cheeks And smiles gigantic
SAJEDA MANZOOR ❏ In the chaotic era Life is a mess It looks like A doom’s day But we are blessed The dark clouds roared A hurricane is on the way Sad and anguished I looked at the sky What the heck
SERINA LEWIS ❏ As a yoga practitioner, I would like to share with you how this way of life has special meaning for me. On the mat, I sit cross-legged before I begin my daily practice and set my intention or sankalpa.
JANE NWAKOBY ❏ I have always been interested in human behaviours and how they affect us both positively and negatively. I find myself pondering on social, political, and environmental issues, the pandemic and the unprecedented circumstances we are in now. These events influence my art, inspire me to bring joy and aesthetics to all.
YIREN ❏ My birthday was different this year: there was no party and no birthday cake. Every year on the very day, our family would gather together to celebrate. We would order a freshly-made cake with real cream, decorated with fruits and words of best wishes. I would cook delicious dishes catering to everyone’s tastes.
MIRANDA WONG ❏ Thanks to COVID-19 hype I’m confined to my home Saved by electronic gadgets Walks are dreadful alone Kids roam free in apartment above Revved up by grown-up fights My TV drowns their noise at times As I chant, “Calm. Breathe. Focus.”
MIRANDA WONG ❏ I dared not to grace the stage Fearing glimpses of my scars I dared not to recount the stories Overtaken by traumas. Scars reminders of trophies Struggles now triumphs overcome
ZIZI OHIA ❏ This poster celebrates the work of our front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. I drew a telescope to show that even though they work away from us, their daily sacrifice to ensure our safety is clear to see. They are the stars.
