Subject: Christmas 2020
Posted by: Mabel466
Date: Dec 22 20
T'was a week before Christmas,
And all through the town,
People wore masks,
That covered their frown.
The frown had begun
Way back in the Spring,
When a global pandemic
Changed everything.
They called it corona,
But unlike the beer,
It didn’t bring good times,
It didn’t bring cheer.
Airplanes were grounded,
Travel was banned.
Borders were closed
Across air, sea and land.
As the world entered lockdown
To flatten the curve,
The economy halted,
And folks lost their nerve.
From March to July
We rode the first wave,
People stayed home,
They tried to behave.
When summer emerged
The lockdown was lifted.
But away from caution,
Many folks drifted.
Now it’s December
And cases are spiking,
Wave two has arrived,
Much to our disliking.
It’s true that this year
Has had sadness a plenty,
We’ll never forget
The year 2020.
And just ‘round the corner -
The holiday season,
But why be merry?
Is there even one reason?
To decorate the house
And put up the tree,
Who will see it,
No one but me.
But outside my window
The rain gently falls,
And I think to myself,
Let’s deck the halls!
So, I gather the ribbon,
The garland and bows,
As I play those old carols,
My happiness grows.
Christmas is not cancelled
And neither is hope.
If we lean on each other,
I know we can cope.
Posted by: Mabel466
Date: Dec 22 20
T'was a week before Christmas,
And all through the town,
People wore masks,
That covered their frown.
The frown had begun
Way back in the Spring,
When a global pandemic
Changed everything.
They called it corona,
But unlike the beer,
It didn’t bring good times,
It didn’t bring cheer.
Airplanes were grounded,
Travel was banned.
Borders were closed
Across air, sea and land.
As the world entered lockdown
To flatten the curve,
The economy halted,
And folks lost their nerve.
From March to July
We rode the first wave,
People stayed home,
They tried to behave.
When summer emerged
The lockdown was lifted.
But away from caution,
Many folks drifted.
Now it’s December
And cases are spiking,
Wave two has arrived,
Much to our disliking.
It’s true that this year
Has had sadness a plenty,
We’ll never forget
The year 2020.
And just ‘round the corner -
The holiday season,
But why be merry?
Is there even one reason?
To decorate the house
And put up the tree,
Who will see it,
No one but me.
But outside my window
The rain gently falls,
And I think to myself,
Let’s deck the halls!
So, I gather the ribbon,
The garland and bows,
As I play those old carols,
My happiness grows.
Christmas is not cancelled
And neither is hope.
If we lean on each other,
I know we can cope.
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Lottie1001 
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Thanks, Mabel. A very neat summary of the year. I especially like the last three lines. Merry Christmas to you, and everybody else who is celebrating it. Reply #1. Dec 22 20, 10:39 AM |
Jennifer5
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What a lovely poem Mabel, it is very special. Thank you so much, a great mix of all that has been happening this year and I too like the last lines, may 2021 be kinder to us all. Happy Holidays! Reply #2. Dec 22 20, 12:54 PM |
postcards2go
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Well done, Mabel :-) Happy/Merry December to all! Reply #3. Dec 22 20, 2:24 PM |
veronicavee
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Greetings from Vee and the LIGHTHEARTED RETURN. Stay safe. Reply #4. Dec 22 20, 6:36 PM |
caz231231
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Fantastic. Thank you, Mabel :) Reply #5. Dec 23 20, 4:06 AM |
HairyBear
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Very nice. Thanks for posting that. Reply #6. Dec 23 20, 5:44 PM |
Godwit
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I love it! Thank you :) Reply #7. Dec 23 20, 6:26 PM |
rupert774
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing! Reply #8. Dec 24 20, 4:46 PM |
LadyNym
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A very nice rhyme! Thank you so much for posting this. A very happy Christmas to everyone on FT and their loved ones! Reply #9. Dec 24 20, 6:10 PM |
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