Author: abano76334@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg

For the first time in my life,

My house is silent on

Christmas eve.

The sounds that would once fill the house

are suddenly absent,

Only a few of them in attendance.

The rides that we would make from one house to the next

while stuck in hours long traffic,

the gifts that we would give and receive,

and other things I cannot begin to conceive.

Separated from my grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles,

I miss their warm hugs and embraces.

But though it has been different this year,

I am grateful for the life and love that has continued in spirit around me.

Through tiny screens, we sit and chat about how our lives have gone on,

About the progress we’ve made in such a hectic year,

And even about the places we’ve been. (Figuratively)

I miss the volume of the house and the things we would do,

but tranquility is ok and I welcome it too.

What’s important is that we have each other’s backs,

during this season of love and joy.

 

Words are interesting. The Oxford Dictionary has a total of 273,000 words with some still being in use, and some not. We have the power to choose what we can say, and so many words that we can use to describe our feelings. Words can come in different forms: Essays, Messages, Verbal Speaking, Poetry, and so many other mediums.

But the one thing that connects these different forms of word expression is the main objective to convey a meaning. Regardless of how powerless, or down that we may feel, we have the power inside to express how we feel with only a few words.

In times of adversity, people use words to speak of their challenges as a way of opening up, and finding clarity. I personally find writing words out to be the most helpful when facing a challenge, as it is easy for me to get stuck in a never-ending loop of negative thoughts otherwise. Getting out my thoughts, and laying out my ideas on a document of some sort help me to organize myself mentally. Writing helps me see that my worries may not be as bad as I my brain is making me feel like they are, or sometimes it helps me come up with a solution. Or once in a while, writing it out just gives me comfort. Knowing that I understand what I’m thinking after feelings of confusion gives me clarity, and a sigh of relief.

But words can also be used to talk about happy memories. Words allow us to celebrate life for the good that it has given to us. When there is justice, when there is success, when we feel good, words are here for us. For example, when I’ve experienced something good, I like to talk about the good in it with the people around me. Whether I send them a message about it, or I say it to them in person, words once again allow us to celebrate the good in our lives. And when someone else experiences something nice, we can celebrate with them through communication, and giving uplifting words.

In conclusion, the power to use words is one that we should not take for granted. It is something which gives us the space to reflect on our experiences and express all types of emotions. It can give us clarity, and help us to celebrate the good moments in life.