2020 - A Year That Was

Barely we got done wishing each other Happy New Year

The world engulfed with Covid 19, Oh Dear!

Cyclone Amphan left its own huge trails of devastation

Then came desert locust causing massive crop destruction

With people losing their jobs all over

Panic and distress, far from over

Economy sliding down,a problem globally 

World war 3 still looming over strongly.

All this, bringing out the worst among people 

An increase in the domestic violence 

Rising animal abuse causing tense.

Mental health a concern too under lens.

Wait, 2020 saw some blessings in disguise too

Mother Earth breathed freely while we stayed home bored

Dolphins brought in some corals to the shore

Animals moved freely, the roads otherwise polluted with honking noise.

2020 a year with some lessons too.

Grasped the difference between our luxury and need

Live a life simple with just 3 basic needs

A year not to ask God for all that you fought

Rather a year to be appreciative of all that you've got.

A year which taught us how much we depend on one another.

A year which taught us the well-being of us lies in the well-being of others.

A year which brought in some family bonding time

Giving some value to 'Family' time and 'Me' time.

Stuck at home, unleashed our talent and creativity

Turning old hobbies into new passions

Old guitar came out dusted and tuned.

Paintings started years ago finally  done

Showing our culinary skills on delicacies which were earlier called.

Cleaning , watching TV and sleeping were now much fun

This is the year which brought in work from home.

Blessing for those tired of traveling, now work at and from home 

A year filled with challenges and difficulties

Came with its own pain and miseries

Situation and circumstances however be, deal it with cool and no rant 

Rather ease in a way you felt you can't.

A year with loads of pain, some blessings and lessons too.

Remember it's a lifelong experience and memories for all, me and you.