This weeks prompt is;

2020
Started quite innocently
No one ever dreamt of what it’ll bring
The pandemic caught us in its snare completely
The struggle was tough for so many families
Death and sickness very hard to deal with specially as we were ill-prepared
But the saga continues in ‘21 and ‘22 ………..
The disease waxing and waning sometimes we won, sometimes Covid won
Not content with disease, fate added a war to the mix
Unemployment, rising inflation have us by our throats
Now we are reaching the end of 2022 and a small hope is kindled
May be the new year will bring some tidings of joy, something to celebrate
This hope need lots of prayers and faith to make it a reality
Wishing you all the best in the new year
2023

Written for; RXC PROMPT #260, hosted by Reena
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“maybe the new year will….”, Insha Allah, Ameen. A lovely read, so much reality… 🤍
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Thanks a lot Destiny. Inshaa’Allah.
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Beautifully expressed.
And we are entering 2023 soon, an unknown territory.
Hope for the best.
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Yes, that’s all we can do; hope and pray
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Nice poem, Sadje. I wish that darn fate would stop messing with us. but I guess that is the way it is always going to be.
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Yes, we cannot determine our future, it is always a surprise.
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This is what we wish for every year 😂 Now it really feels like we are at the end of a tether.
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Yes, we do as it is in out nature to look towards tomorrow with hope.
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
2020 – a year that kept on giving …. By Sadje
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Thanks Reena
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It’s been a rough few years alright Sadje and you’ve captured that in a very precise and empathetic manner. Here’s hoping for much better in 2023!🤞🙏😁
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I hope so too Ken. Amen.
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Praying for a fruitful 2023 for you, Sadje
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Thanks my dear. Same good wishes for you and yours
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Nice poetry, Sadje.
We’re at the end of the year, already! 🥺
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Thanks! Let’s hope that the next year is much better
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Yes🤞
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Lovely composition of what has been a surprisingly terrible time overall for too long now. I think we have a way of squashing this reality for as long as we can hang on, but it’s good to reflect. Hoping with you, and appreciate the good wishes
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Thank you! Yes we all look forward with hope in our hearts
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Wishing you the best in 2023 as well!
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Thanks my friend
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You’re welcome ☺️
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💖💖💖
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The trials have been many. Thank you Sadje. May 2023 bring greater hope to us all. For in hope we know love. Amen
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Well said my dear friend
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😊
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😍
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so many challenges. lovely wishes Sadje and to you.. so many trials and tribulations but always hope my friend. ❣️
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Thanks Cindy. Yes always be hopeful
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A year to forget, well written 😀
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Thank you Deb. Totally agree
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I pull out this clip as we transition to every new year….Colonel Potter in the M.A.S.H. episode “A War For All Seasons” says it so succinctly…. https://youtu.be/Q5GkMdx4OlM
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Yes, that would be the sentiments of all of us. Thanks for sharing
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Positive thinking!
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Trying, always
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May the new year, be the abundant gift, that brings happiness, peace, and a prosperous heart!
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Amen!
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks Michael
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Beautiful! Let me also wish you a wonderful new year 2023! It’s arriving soon, and we can’t avoid it. So let’s take it! xx Michael
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Thanks Michael. We’ll take it with the hope that’s it’s a better year than the current one
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So it should happen, Sadje! Enjoy your weekend! xx Michael
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Best
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Oh, what a heartwarming reply to the prompt Sadje
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Thanks Mich. hoping for the best
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Beautiful piece, Sadje! Never give up hope. “Every storm runs out of rain.” ― Maya Angelou
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Thanks my friend
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You’re welcome, Sadje.
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❤️❤️❤️
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Beautifully expressed, dear. Hope for the best. Best wishes for 2023.
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Thanks Indira.
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Most welcome, dear.
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Thank you, Sadje. Here’s to a hope-filled and wonderful 2023. All my best to you, and your family, my friend.
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Thanks my friend
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You’re welcome, Sadje. It’s always my pleasure.
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🌺🌺🌺
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that was beautiful, the flow and the hopeful ending. Cheers to 2023, Sadje.
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Thank you Audrine 🌺
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Considering how awful the past few years have been, 2023 doesn’t have a high jump to be better than the last three.
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Yes, hopefully it will be.
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I’ve had three covid ‘shots’ the last one being a ‘booster’. My hubby thinks Covid ‘shots’ will be like flu shots – yearly. This year I also got a Pneumonia ‘shot’.
Yes, Yes, and Yes… May the New Year of 2023 bring us into a better light, more understanding, more peace, and more cures. (((Hugs)))!!!
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I have had 4, 2 shots and 2 boosters. I did get it but it was a mild version.
Amen to all the good wishes for the next year.
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May we all stay safe and healthy and be able to help those in need. 💖
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I hope so too. Amen
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Cheers to being healthy and helpful in the New Year! ✨🌈💕
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Amen
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!!💕✨💕!!
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💕
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