Departing 2020

"Threat" is the word that made mothers worry about their child.
Disposable face masks have been our weapon to combat.
The whole quarantine thing tolerates people to be wild.
I got crazy for months at home; I was never like that.

It took several sips of coffee for Dad to realize.
That this year has crippled his pocket yet he stays survive.
Tea parties and schooling are now digitized.
It shifted routines and lifestyles; Thank God I’m alive!

Isolation was the healing to tie up the families’ bond.
It is the greatest magic that the virus has ever done.
We will depart this year together and correspond;
Be vaccinated by faith and hope; we will rise like a sun.

2020 has been the news flash of ups and downs.
We should start to adapt to change and embrace the "new normal".
Let us paint fireworks in the skies with no frowns. 
I hope we will live in 2021 like there is nothing but normal.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Chutani Avatar
January 2, 2021 at 4:15 PM
Lei, congratulations for your placement in my contest. Warm wishes for a happy, healthy, peaceful New Year 2021. Best. Mohan.
Strauss Avatar
January 2, 2021 at 5:46 PM
Wow. Thanks Mohan! ?
Rose  Avatar
December 31, 2020 at 12:36 PM
"Let us paint fireworks in the skies with no frowns. " bless your beautiful faith filled heart dear Lei. We need more people like you in this world, and less negativity. I'm with you in the spirit of hope and love, dear friend, Happy New Years, onwards to a better year ahead, thank you for staying in touch.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 31, 2020 at 5:40 AM
God bless you! It has been a tough year! Besides the pandemic, my dad had a triple bypass and mom has cancer. Embracing life and its difficulties. God is still good, still on his throne, and when life is over we will realize the glory of heaven is a zillion times greater than our suffering here. Happy New Year!
Roper Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Well said, Lei, it does put stress in our lives, besides fear. I hope we do have a better year, we need it. Happy New Year! Hugs Eve
Michael Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 11:12 AM
A nice write...Enjoy the read...All the best to you in 2021.
Dietrich Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 10:25 AM
You did a great job explaining how it affected your life. For me, there have been media lies and I have hated that, but there has been the upside of SOME families getting more connected, and that is a great thing. I wish you the best in the new year. Good poem (if meant for that one contest)
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