This may be the worst year ever
Another one like it I hope never
Tormenting us; the throes of a global pandemic
Everywhere at once, young and old getting sick
There is nothing to do, nowhere to go
An enemy we can’t see, our greatest foe
To stop the virus we have to be responsible
Wash our hands as much as possible
As worry mounts in our heart
We try to stand six feet apart
It’s an epic struggle likely to last for much longer
What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger?
Hope not found. Spread unlikely to fade
Rumors abound. Was it man made?
First wave. Second wave. Third?
Caused by a bat which isn’t really a bird?
It all started in the mysterious Wuhan
Chance of returning to normal now gone
We all wish that corona never did arrive
Against all odds how will we survive?
But wait, there is even more
Another story rocking us to our core
Systemic Racism and police brutality spiraling out of control
This is no laughing matter. No time for HAHA or LOL
Possessions can be replaced, a life can’t
That is why we raise our voices, rave and rant
Some of us are brave enough to march for a Dream
Others can only stand on the sidelines and scream
We all want to live in a better world, a safer place
So we ask for police reform while trying to protect our face
Really, it’s an honest and simple question
One we ask while facing a Great Depression
All the risk we are assuming
Life on hold, not yet resuming
No justice, no peace
Protesting that will not cease
Black Lives Matter is the message
A path to peace the desired passage
Until then, please wear a mask
It’s all that I ask!
It’s literally the least you can do
I would do the same for you
Together we can defeat racism and COVID
About that I do not kid
But wait, that’s not all
Controversy by the Washington Mall
Protesting the actions of a cop
Citizens teargassed for a photo op
These are scary times indeed
Lead by a President that doesn’t read
Instead he fires off tweets
Amidst chaos in the streets
More concerned about poll numbers that dip
Trying to preserve a balance of power about to tip
Through it all injustices mount
Too many too count
What has the world come to?
Depressing thoughts, feeling blue
I don’t want to die
Or let out another cry
I want to live forever
Fear never
Don’t we all want the same thing?!
The better life that equality could bring
The wish is simple. To be loved, seen, heard
All of us, from every jock to every nerd
It’s really quite simple to understand
Let it be known across the land
That we are stronger together
With every race, religion, and gender
Easier said than done
Hard work, not a lot of fun
Difficult and challenging times
Serious material for simple rhymes
But I know we can pull together and survive
Or better yet, emerge stronger, able to thrive
For there is a better tomorrow in our future
Of that I am quite sure
I feel it in my core
Good times once more
Mysteries of the Universe will again unravel
As we spread our wings, globe trot and travel
Friends and family will reunite
At all times, day and night
We’ll see familiar faces
And return to favorite places
All of our problems we will solve
In large part thanks to our resolve
2020 may be worst year there has ever been
No matter what we did we just couldn’t win
But in our future lies a better tomorrow
One filled with love, without any sorrow
It won’t be easy, but we will find a better way
The Dawn of a New Era, the start of a new day
And we’ll do it by working together as one; you’ll see
Pulling through these dark times thanks to you and me
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