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