Looking Forward
/Looking back on 2020
A year full of adversity
The earth is trampled by viruses
Scorched by fires
Roared with anger of injustice
Sky is darkened with ashes
Air is thick with fear
Death toll is creeping up
Threats are constantly lurking
Days of turmoil inch forward extra slowly
Waiting for improvement takes so long
Compassion is fatigued as losses are everywhere
Vigilance is slacking
Patience is draining
Looking forward to 2021 with hopes for
Remedies for the pandemic
Distancing from hardships
Tossing face masks
Returning of handshakes and embraces
Recovery of the broken world
By Shih-Fang Wang
From: United States