2020 The year of learning

2020 has taught us so many things,

From going out without a second thought, 

To staying put at home for months on end..

From real classrooms, workplaces, clubs,

To online classes and zoom calls..

From enjoying together with family and friends, 

to spending time with oneself in introspection..

From regular health check ups at the doctors',

To trying out home remedies and bearing the pains..

From being carefree about the future,

To being worried about what will happen next..

From enjoying precious moments with loved ones

To reminiscing after losing that person.

From being in a state of utter despair, 

To being unconditionally uplifted by well wishers,

From taking things for granted,

To understanding their real value..

Even in helpless hopeless situations,

We have kept our chin up, and powered through 

We have been dealt some bad cards,

But now we have also learnt to play better..

Let's appreciate this year with grace,

With gratitude for what we have with us,

and with respect for what we have lost..

With resilience to face upcoming challenges,

With peace to find joy in the smallest of things..