The Question Remains…
Lock down changed life forever
redefined many facets.
We tasted virtual reality bites
embraced a minimalistic approach,
nature rejuvenated, when we were caged.
Emotions came about in a mixed bag.
Familial bonds recharged with great vigor
skills honed, connections renewed.
Some had to endure the pangs of separation,
mental health issues rocked a few.
The health workers are true warriors
fighting an enemy unknown.
The harsh plight of migrant workers
brought to fore, many kind souls amongst us,
reaching out with helping hands,
the blessed, bowed down in gracious thanksgiving.
Now all masked up, as we unlock our cages,
this question continues to torment me…
Will man emerge wiser from the pandemic?
will we respect this freedom now
or
will we go back to our old ways?
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On the threshold of the last month of this year, you’ve captured the events of the year beautifully, Ma’am. 🙂
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Thanks Aishwarya 🙂
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 🙂
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A brilliant write, ma’am!
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Thank you Hema
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Bang on! Lessons learnt are being shared enthusiastically now, but will they be retained?
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Genuinely hope they do. Thanks Reena!
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Question Remains …… by Radhika
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Radhika, you have asked the essential question. Sadly, I think I know the answer. Though I doubt if we will ever forget these experiences, and some innovations and personal changes will result, I think we will return to our old ways rather quickly. All the best! ❤
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You have echoed my thoughts Cheryl. Except for a handful of people, majority are happily getting back to their selfish ways. If we don’t learn lessons from such a big global pandemic, I wonder if anything at all can change us.
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Wonderful write up of happenings! As Cheryl said we will forget no doubt in it !
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Thanks Srikanth. Sadly I feel so too.
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You have expressed the situation so well R! The last 2 lines🤩
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Seriously, while I know the answer, yet I am hoping for a miraculous change in man for the better. Thanks N
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True that
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You really have captured the many facets of this time, and the question hovers over all of us, I believe. Well done.
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Thank you V.J.
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Welcome!
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Excellent words so beautifully penned for the year 2020 that brought with it the pandemic and all its paraphenelia. Let us all hope we learn from this lesson and take 2021 as a good year devoid of any diseases. Lovely poem, Radhika.
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Yes, holding on to high level of optimism. Thank you Kamal!
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Yes we have to be doing that only and be positive. You are always welcome Radhika 😊😊😊
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Great questions Radhika and I would hope that we will learn from this whole ordeal! I tend to think I have changed and I’m not going back but we shall see what I do and how the rest of the world handles it. ❤️🤗 Cindy
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Guess if each person does his bit, we would still make a difference, albeit a small one. Happy that you are one of them. Thanks so much Cindy ❤️
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Yes, this is so true Radhika!!! This is so true. You’re so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you ! ❤️
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Loved this ❤❤
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Thank you Ramya 😊
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Beautifully summarised R.. the question remains and I really doubt on humans learning a lesson ..
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Hmm…sad isn’t it?
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Thought provoking post for the last month of 2020.
I believe we learn lessons only in books .With our greed and unlimited desires we have changed the course of Nature and still nothing learnt.
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Well said Deeksha. We are the most selfish creatures on the planet.
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Radhika, we have learned a lot but sadly history tells we are bad at retaining lessons learnt! Excellent summing up of the most extraordinary happening of our lifetime.
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Thanks Punam. Earlier I thought the magnitude of this pandemic would be an eye opener for man. Sadly I am wrong.
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You are welcome, Radhika. But we can’t stop hoping.
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Yup, hope is what we cling on to in such times.
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Yes that’s needed question now, I believe some souls will truly value this. Lovely poem
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True Meenakshi. It’s only a few who truly care about things.
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That is a perfect and apt recap you have created and an important question to ask. I am optimistic we would be moving forward into new ways of being while collectively continuing the journey of shedding the old. So much curiosity, hope and uncertainty still.
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Well, Pragalbha optimism and hope are what will keep us going despite all the gloom that has enveloped our earth.
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We have to find new ways, I am afraid there is no way back to old times, therefore we should make the new ways better and fill it with more gratitude, kindness and carrying for one another.
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I am totally with you Cornelia. But not sure if the world at large thinks so too…
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…. but the little world will do…..
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So much to think, so much to consider. I hope people learn from this year, instead og resorting to old means. However, am sceptical.
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Hoping they do learn. Only time will tell!!
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Yeah! we all need to think for a better tomorrow 🙂
Nice one Radhika.
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Absolutely Rupali. Thanks
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Let’s hope, dear. Beautifully written.
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Thanks. Amen to that hope 🙏
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Amen.
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Amen!
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🙏🙏
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Well written Radhika, you covered everything of 2020 and a good question in the end, only time will tell, what we will be doing…
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Yes, only time will tell…but I hope it is a positive story in 2021!
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We learn some lessons from this pandemic and we have to change ourselves. There is a lot of harm done to nature here and we can’t find solutions.
Indeed I am looking forward for the normal days.
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Normal is something we are all waiting Suni. I only hope we have been good students to take home some learnings from 2020. Thanks dear 💖
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Yes, Radhika. And sorry for the copy message
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No worries Suni 😊
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We learn some lessons from this pandemic and we should change. We have done many harmful things to nature.
Indeed I waiting for the better future. 🦋💕
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Great poem to sum up the year. Though I worry the change will be minimal once things go back to normal, I hope we go into the next year with more compassion for everyone and everything in this universe. Have a great start to your month!
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Thanks Ben. Amen to that beautiful thought 🙏💙
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Beautiful writing. Deep questions. I can’t help but hope we learn 🙏🏾🧡
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Radhika, your last line is a question I keep asking myself. How tragic if after all the loss, hardship, things, life was just to go back to the same. No lessons learning? No higher spiritual awareness achieved? I love how you capture this year and the pandemic, its lows, yes so many of them but you do right to highlight the power and wonder of nature.
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Thanks so much Annika. Its always a pleasure to read your feedback. You capture the essence of the writers intent so well.
Well, unable to learn any lessons from the pandemic shows how poor a student man is, when it comes to life’s tests and challenges. So good to see you here again. Take care ♥️
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True. Healthcare workers are the true warriors of our time. We are a nation that tends to repeat history, so . . . good question.
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Thank you. I agree. Health care workers deserve all our respect.
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