Written for:  Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge - Day 27

 "For today’s prompt, write a what's next poem. Do you see hope and optimism? Are you only able to see doom and dismay? Or is it possible you can see a mix? Whatever the future means to you, write what's next in your poem."

 Twenty-Twenty has been a miserable year
 All our lives upside down by end of March
 Political climate increased our fears,
 trickling information left us parched.

 With mixed messages we had to make a choice–
 wear masks and practice social distancing.
 Finally people were giving voice
 to Black Lives Matter, countless deaths for nothing.

 A new year is upon us; what to hope for?
 End to a killer virus, more openness.
 May businesses and health be restored.
 May we reunite in pleasantness.

 Respect for other's views is the key
 to regain our country's dignity.


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