T’was 3 weeks 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 snow 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
Keep it going!
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Kathy Lauren Miller 
I think you speak for many with using Christmas to take heart for a better future ahead.
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Hi Liz, thank you. Let peace and tranquility prevail…together.
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A perfect poem for the ones whose spirits are lagging…I brought out the ribbons, foraged for pine cones in the fall in anticipation and love each holiday card that arrives at my door!
I hope your holiday season is filled with much hope and many small pleasures…
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A perfect poem for the ones whose spirits are lagging…I brought out the ribbons, foraged for pine cones in the fall in anticipation and love each holiday card that arrives at my door!
I hope your holiday season is filled with much hope and many small pleasures…
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Yes, we all need to stick together during these trying times. Have a peaceful and blessed Christmas.
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Thank you so much! X
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Sharing wishing us all the Peace, Love, Joy and Hope of Christmas! ❤
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Thank you Bette, and best wishes for a peaceful new year ahead.
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Love the poem! And hurray for some rhyme :>) Wishing you peace, joy and good health for 2021, Kathy.
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Lynne, thank you so much. Best wishes to you and yours for a happy and healthy new year!
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