Funday Times - Essays

Tsunami waves of tears

On a quiet Sunday morning,
Without any prior warning,
The peaceful calm sea water,
Turned into a ferocious wild monster

The inhabitants of the sea-side,
Sighted death in the rising tide,
The sea which relieved their hunger
Came to snatch their lives in anger,

Children playing in the sea-shore
Mothers engaged in the daily chore,
Helpless against the mighty water,
An unexpected natural disaster.

The waves washed away all happiness,
Leaving an irreversible state of Sadness,
Countless orphans and hundreds of widows
Left in misery with an unsure tomorrow.

Can we heal the wounds in the minds
of thousands of helpless left behind?
To bring peace and happiness in their lives.
Shall we eagerly and unceasingly strive?

Sadeeka Siddeek
(13 years)
Alexor International College

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The importance of the English Language

It is a well known fact that English is an international language and it is a living language. English is spoken in every nook and corner of the world. Even to seek a well paid job we must have a good knowledge of English. If we know English, we can enjoy a good position and status in the society.

Learning English is a fashion among the present generation. We have got many facilities to learn English. If we learn English we can face the future without any hesitation. As such, we should try to improve our English knowledge.

Chathurika Premaratne
Musaeus College

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River Amazon

The River Amazon is the second longest river in the world. It flows between the jungles of Peru and Brazil. It carries more water than any other river in the world.

People sell things in the river. We call this a floating market. There are more than 1500 types of fish. And in the River Amazon lives the longest snake, the Anaconda. Piranches is a mammal eating fish. Electric eels found in the river can knock us out, but some still swim about.

If there is a storm all the people who sells and swims come ashore. After the storm they return back to their chores. I wish I will be able to go and see the River Amazon.

Shammarah Ismath (8 years)
Minaret High School

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The eagle

The eagle is a very powerful bird it is very strong and courageous and it is a bird of prey. It was a symbol of strength, bravery and fame in ancient times. The eagle has sharp eyesight, it can see small creatures when it fly high in the air. The eagle is found everywhere except in New Zealand and the Antarctic Region. It has a curved bill its claws are sharp and curved, its feathers are long and narrow. The gold eagle's wings are shiny and golden. There are about 50 kinds of eagles. The eagle belongs to the hawk family. It lays its eggs on rocky edges. It preys on insects, reptiles, small birds and other small mammals. I like to watch its graceful gliding.

B. Balamurali (Grade 5)
Royal College

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Poem Of The Week

My self

I am Anam
My brother is Amaan.

I am six
I like to mix.

I like colours,
Birds and flowers.

Colouring is my hobby,
Pictures I do copy.

I like reading,
When it's boring.

I like school,
I go to the pool.

I am Me,
Me am I.

Anam Ashfaq
(6 years)
Ladies College,
Colombo

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