2020
On December 31st, 2019
I was full of hope, like so many.
For all the possibilities of change
That would come with 2020
Well, it was all that and a bag of chips
The good and the bad were there
The devastation was historical
Many families found power in prayer
There are so many empty seats at the table
Because of what happened in 2020
The Pandemic, hatred, COVID-19
You name it. The reasons are plenty
Living through a pandemic is hard enough
The restriction is too much for some
They become mean and take it out on others
And then violence overcomes
With limitations on businesses opening doors
People’s livelihoods on the line
Advocates formed all across the world
True colors began to shine
What does your neighbor truly stand for?
Where is his or her heart in this fight?
COVID-19 has a mind of it’s own
So together we must do what’s right.
We must wear masks and use sanitizer.
We must social distance and pray
We open our eyes and continue to fight
For a future that’s a better way.
We need a better way to communicate
No matter what party you vote
We need a better way than yesterday
That’s fueled by prayers and hope.
Copyright © Joyce Dale | Year Posted 2021
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