The year ushered in new dreams and new life
Resolutions and goals have been made
But how quickly life changes in the blink of an eye
As reality rears its ugly head
All of a sudden, we awoke to a world
So different from our yesterdays
The arrival of an unwelcomed visitor
Means our lives for now have to change
As the virus spreads and worsens
And swiftly takes away innocent lives
Our hearts go out to the frontliners
Wearing capes to race against time
This is a test of unity of our country
To defeat this deadly plague together
From healthcare professionals, to teachers,
To delivery riders, and janitors
Through our care and little human fixes,
Amidst the darkness we’ll rise above
When this is all over, let’s never take for granted
Handshakes or hugs from the ones we love
You see, light isn’t necessarily found
Only at a tunnel’s end
Light can be found along the way
Or round the lonely bend
Amongst the rubble and the dust
Or far up in the skies
In the middle of the darkest night
Or in a young child’s eyes
Amidst more heartbreaking news
Between the pages of a book
We rise above to seek hope and light
By knowing where to look
So as we grow stronger and more resilient
Through this difficult challenge today
Don’t stop looking for the light on the horizon
For a world with better days
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