Glads and Sads of 2020

In 2020 I wish I had not let my mother die, but bone cancer has a mind of its own, and does not ask permission I am glad we had her memorial service on February second For other mothers were buried in March And the congregation was limited to ten mourners. I am glad that I painted forty new canvases, and had the time. In 2020 I wish I had more incentive to watch the U-tube videos That showed me how to use GoogleClassroom and Zoom As we have been using them extensively for eight months now Man, I really really really wish I had paid more attention how to set up appointments and how the calendar interacts with these programs. I feel happy that I wrote over two thousand poems though. In 2020 I am glad that I got to see four of my grandchildren, But feel sad that it has been a year since I have seen the other six. I regret having shingles and asthma, for these ailments have kept me from fully living this pandemic year. It has kept me home, “safely” sheltered in place. I regret my weight gain, but understand it. Eating has been my only comfort in 2020. I am excited to say I am eating a Milky Way candy bar right now.