2020 Has Been a Strange Year

Twenty twenty a very strange year
From March onward most living in fear
You will all know what I'm talking about
COVID 19 I hear you all shout

It all started in the far East
Gaining momentum like a ravaging beast
Isolated pockets and countries locking down
As corona virus swept from town to town

The virus spread at an alarming rate
People isolating hoping that they're not too late
No matter what colour,  race or creed
This virus was viral global indeed

Countries addressed the situation
Whilst people At home needed an explanation
You need to stay 2 meters apart
Until more is known this is a start 

Keyworkers and NHS staff worked on through
To ensure we were safe including YOU
Some even thought it wouldn't be me
I'm going to relax down by the sea

5 months in lockdown finally fatalities fell
The powers that be decided oh what the hell
Restrictions were lifted new rules in place
Social distancing and cover your face

Just over a month the virus was strong again
Taking the vulnerable feeling no pain
Lockdown 2 was ordered once more
Totally different as scientist knew the R rating score

So twenty twenty was a strange year
It even managed to bring community cheer
Yes that's right not all doom and gloom
Good people stepped up into the room

Kindness, compassion and a helping hand
Makes me proud to live on this land
I hope your Christmas is of festive cheer
But remember social distancing is still here

Social bubbles and 3 households allowed
Don't be caught out in a big crowd
Enjoy this time Of giving and cheer 
Raise a glass to 2021 being a better year

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 12/13/2020 12:13:00 PM
Gordon, I'll raise my glass to the host, make merry in toast., for your poem of 2020. Wishing you and yours Happy Christmas, and New Year, and Boxing day treasures aplenty. I hope the coast finds you restored in 2021. -R
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Date: 12/10/2020 12:49:00 PM
Hello Gordon Alexander, Yes indeed Christmas will be different this year. No one is coming over for Christmas this year. Where i live we have 59 cases with the virus. One nephew is doinf on line classes. The other nephew is still in the classroom. My other nephew is working. Enjoy your day my friend.
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