My Soul In 2020

This is the year of incomparable fragility, 
              this is the year of agonizing separation -grief and worry, 
                A year of longing, optimism, empathy and kindness -
                                    A year of our testament.

                            cruelly separated from loved ones,
                         unwillingly isolated in morbid corners, 
                     we were through a long torturous struggle ..
                                  we were through a battle,
                                  almost destined for defeat. 

                             An ordeal ...unimaginable before,
                                incomprehensible sufferings,
                        human beings survived many disasters, 
              human souls have a unique way of touching others, 
                                          and they did. 

                          with awe I glimpse at the sublime sky, 
                 behold our saviour on a golden chariot in the east, 
                  I watch the glittering stars in the vast darkness - 
                         my soul cries for those who are suffering. 
             my heart grieved for those who trudged miles and miles 
                                  to return to their villages,  
         I sobbed for those who could not bid final farewell to their dearest.

              My soul is full - with admiration, with reverence, with respect...
            for immense dedication and sacrifice of our fellow human beings, 
                            who proved how selfless we could be - 
                                to save vulnerable, and sick. 
                 I bow to the universe who teaches us never to give up. 

                               heavy with sadness, my heart
                  burst with love and pain for those who left this world
                                like sprawled autumn leaves,  
                        This is a year of disappointment and sorrow, 
                          This is a year of Hope and Rejuvenation. 

                                      December 13, 2020
                    Inspired by "Your Soul In 2020" Poetry Contest
                                 Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cook
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Hello Mala, yes this is the year of disappointment for everyone. My Christmas will be only 3 people to celebrate. No one from the family is allowed to come over. So sad. Christmas is different this year. Love Darlene.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 3:27 PM
Hello Mala, i hope you won't be alone for Christmas. I hope all is swell with you. Enjoy your evening Love, Darlene
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 12:08 PM
So true, Darlene. So sad that we can not celebrate Christmas the way we always do. Love ~ Mala
Brul Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 4:49 PM
"heavy with sadness, my heart burst with love and pain for those who left this world like sprawled autumn leaves, " Magnificent!! I love the imagery of sprawled autumn leaves. Best wishes dear Mala.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM
I am so glad you liked the imagery! Thank you so much, Dear Friend. Love ~ Mala
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