AN ODE TO 2020
We had started the year
With plans & dreams aplenty
Thinking it would be thrilling
as a match of Twenty20
But then came COVID -19
Threatening the human race
Spreading across the world
at a rapid T 20 pace
We banged utensils
and lit up many lights
But couldn’t get rid of it
much to our collective plight
The entire world stood still
as the virus changed our lives
‘Stay home, wear masks, washing hands
became the slogan to survive
After lockdown,Schools & offices closed
and Work from home became the norm
Sweeping, cooking & washing utensils
Were tasks we began to perform.
Having lost jobs, migrants walked miles
Putting human endurance to test.
But our heart goes out to those
Who had to put dear ones to Rest.
Mid year Chinese threatened our northern borders
But were stopped by our brave soldiers resolve
In December Farmers blockaded the Capitals roads
Challenging the Farm laws even before they could evolve
We need to honour the health workers
By declaring them ‘ Person of the Year’
To the slogan “Jai Jawaan, Jai kisaan”
add “Jai Doctor”, in future when we cheer.
At the end of a depressing year
A glimmer of hope is seen
As the trials are successful
Of the COVID Vaccine.
Congratulations on surviving 2020
It’s a major victory you have won
I pray for your health and happiness
As we step into Twenty Twenty One.
