The year that was akin darkness of night

Where we failed, lost, cried but we didn't sigh

We had faith in him we kept moving through all strifes

Lockdown, quarantine, pandemic and protocols .

We sailed through 2021 with optimism, faith and belief.

The pandemic taught us to be prepared for unpredictability

In the time of tests and tears it humbled humanity

A cauldron of emotions flowed in n' out of prayers.

Yet year twenty twenty-one made home smell heavenly

Cherubic smiles of children, untimely laughter and hugs

Online classes, home office life giggled inside four walls

Time is time, it waits for none, will bid adieu never to return.

Family values, generosity brought smiles in adversaries

Scripting poetry with little rhyme, rhythm,  and melody

We found our own ways to cope with ups and downs

Let's not fear for this shall too pass .