As my Christmas poems go,
I thought the 2020 version was a good one!
Just like it usually does January brought some snow
The trees and mountains seem to sparkle and glow
February came and the days went by with little worry
We focused on family and tried not to be in hurry
March came and for a few weeks life was fine
Then all of the sudden things turned on a dime
A novel virus called COVID-19 was spreading through the nation
All of the sudden churches and schools were closed but it wasn’t a vacation
We worried if we had enough food, water, and what could we spare
People were hoarding toilet paper and the stores shelves were bare
The virus was very contagious so wearing a mask was a must
We washed our hands, avoided crowds, and tried to trust
Not since 1918 has the country had a pandemic and it gave us a start
We were told to practice social distancing and stay six feet apart
Zoom meetings were used for distance learning and to keep in touch
It was a new normal but somedays it felt like too much
We prayed for our family, friends, and healthcare workers to stay well
People still got sick and had to quarantine, some even lost their sense of smell
Scientists and medical experts worked at warp speed
A vaccine to slow the spread is what we need
There was much uncertainty but still the blessings came
Slowing down and spending more time together became the aim
For some of us, this year seemed about a decade long
With many simple day-to-day activities cancelled, it was hard to be strong
Through it all we still have faith in God and every reason to hope
These precious gifts give comfort and help us cope
We will conquer the pandemic and the future will look bright
We will remember what we learned and things again will be right
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for a weary world at last
Jesus does know our needs and these difficult times will soon be in the past
With joy in our hearts we welcome this Christmas season
Born in stable, cradled in a manager, He is the reason
Have a wonderful Christmas!
With love,
Tim and Eileen
The trees and mountains seem to sparkle and glow
February came and the days went by with little worry
We focused on family and tried not to be in hurry
March came and for a few weeks life was fine
Then all of the sudden things turned on a dime
A novel virus called COVID-19 was spreading through the nation
All of the sudden churches and schools were closed but it wasn’t a vacation
We worried if we had enough food, water, and what could we spare
People were hoarding toilet paper and the stores shelves were bare
The virus was very contagious so wearing a mask was a must
We washed our hands, avoided crowds, and tried to trust
Not since 1918 has the country had a pandemic and it gave us a start
We were told to practice social distancing and stay six feet apart
Zoom meetings were used for distance learning and to keep in touch
It was a new normal but somedays it felt like too much
We prayed for our family, friends, and healthcare workers to stay well
People still got sick and had to quarantine, some even lost their sense of smell
Scientists and medical experts worked at warp speed
A vaccine to slow the spread is what we need
There was much uncertainty but still the blessings came
Slowing down and spending more time together became the aim
For some of us, this year seemed about a decade long
With many simple day-to-day activities cancelled, it was hard to be strong
Through it all we still have faith in God and every reason to hope
These precious gifts give comfort and help us cope
We will conquer the pandemic and the future will look bright
We will remember what we learned and things again will be right
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for a weary world at last
Jesus does know our needs and these difficult times will soon be in the past
With joy in our hearts we welcome this Christmas season
Born in stable, cradled in a manager, He is the reason
Have a wonderful Christmas!
With love,
Tim and Eileen
