By our poet in residence
Photo credit Valadislav Murashko from Pexels
Soon, 2020 will recede and be gone
And a new year, 2021, will be born
Soon after we reach January 1st dawn
May all living beings be no longer forlorn
There has been pain, loss and suffering this year
Peace and happiness were gone, replaced by uncertainty, grief and fear
From the bats in Wuhan sprang a pandemic viral
Causing life to spin out of control and spiral
Living lost its sparkle, happiness and magic
All the news that unfolded was so horrid and tragic
Lives and jobs were lost, economies crashed and families broken
No travel, reunions or celebrations, nay not even a token
COVID has not respected anyone, poor or rich, big or small
Without mercy its decimated thousands and gone on a homicidal maul
Its destruction has been unbelievably savage
Communities and economies it did ruthlessly ravage
In 2021, its time for new beginnings
Let us start a brand new innings
Humanity needs to be joyful, at peace and rejoice
Have love and optimism fill our lives and kindness find its voice
Families need to mingle and reunite
Share experiences and enjoy a future that's wonderful and bright
The new COVID vaccines have kindled our hope
Just as the world reached the end of its rope
So, may this horrible COVID virus be forever banished
Pain, suffering and grief have finally vanished
Let's all be more compassionate and caring
There are less fortunate ones, with whom we should be sharing
In 2021, may hostilities, poverty, and diseases cease
And the world be filled with joy, prosperity and peace.
A Sivakumar
Our in house poet