Into 2021

 

 

The outlook is bleak

As COVID-19 rages on

Having reached new heights

As the New Year dawns.

 

The fear of community transmission

Has become very real

As five COVID-19 cases

Tell the grim tale.

 

Two prison officers

Plus three other cases

Counted among ten persons

From various places.

 

In summary: five imported

And five here-about,

That there is local transmission

Is the news coming out.

 

 

Into 2021

And things looking bleak,

COVID-19 coming in at the airport

Could be now on the street.

 

No need to panic

But we are urged to take a pause,

These five non-imported cases

Are clearly the cause.

 

Hence, vigorous contact tracing

Over this extended weekend

To sort out this development

When we were rounding the bend.

 

It sounds a little hollow

To proffer New Year’s greetings

But I will do so nevertheless

And this is worth repeating.

 

  

Happy New Year!

Yes!  A Happy New Year!

Let us continue to be upbeat

Amidst these COVID-19 fears.

 

Adhere to the protocols,

And don’t let your guard down,

There are still effective ways

We can spread cheer around.

 

Send someone an e-mail

Or text someone a note

And for those not on the Internet

The telephone gets my vote.

 

Stay safe and stay at home

Wherever this is possible

And if you must definitely go out

Stay away from trouble.

 

 

Into 2021

You must protect yourself,

For a few hours of revelry

Don’t compromise your health.

 

Have a happy New Year!

This is surely worth repeating,

In spite of this COVID-19 onslaught

That is my New Year greeting.

 

Stewart Russell © January 1, 2021