Darkness is essentially followed by light
dark clouds, after the rains, give way to clear skies
storms are not forever, calmness and clarity
invariably succeeds the stormiest of storms..
Devastated is the whole world for over two years
in so many ways, differently for different people
some having lost loved ones, some livelihoods
while others emotionally drained, left lonely
far away from friends, relatives and comfort zones
We now look at the new year
longingly, earnestly for a turn in the tide
with a lot of hope... To be able to begin anew..
Yet new beginnings happen
only when hope is buttressed with action
by observing pandemic appropriate behaviour
wearing masks, maintaining distance
ignoring calls of politicians to attend election rallies
not giving in to temptation to attend parties
eat or watch cinema in public places
Having shown discipline for so long
why throw it all away, when just short of day break?
seemingly the darkest it is just before light
discipline and discretion a little while longer
could make the difference between delight and disaster!
May the new year 2022 bring New beginnings, new hope
to each one of us, the whole world
if anything the pandemic taught the lesson
of connectedness, the truth that we can't win alone
ill health in any part of the world
is a threat to health and well being of the entire world!
NB: I recited this poem in the poetry session of the Seniors Today on 7th January 2022
Refreshing post, aptly cautioning for self restraint and deceipline for a happy, healthy and joyful year 2022.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Happy you related to the post and liked it.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it has been a terrible period for two years now. The virus is showing no signs of departure yet. Let's keep hoping nevertheless.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject.we have to beat it together instead of pulling in different directions.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy new year
ReplyDeleteThank you. Wishing you the very best in 2022.
DeleteHappy New Year 2022 with a lot of promises despite pandemic to foster new hopes and ideas in every field. Time alone can answer many questions and confusions. Yet we welcome New Year with zeal and zest as usual. Good luck 👍💓✨💗💖
ReplyDeleteThank you sir for responding to this post. Wishing you also a very happy new year!
ReplyDeleteBravo Rajeev Sir! That poem ushers in the new year with all the new- born spirit and enthusiasm with which we look forward to it more than ever these days. You have very aptly conveyed the pulse of the people all over the world who for these last two never-ending years were battling a virus that cost us more than our lives. It tested our inner strength and we rallied forth even when we were reduced with the dregs of our courage and faith.
ReplyDeleteWishing you happiness and good cheer along with lot of health for you and your family.
Thanks a lot for your kind words of appreciation and greetings! Your comment is listed here is "Unknown". Therefore I am not able to thank you by name. All the same, I wish you and your family the very best for 2022 in terms of health. wealth, happiness and peace of mind.
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