By Ari Fisher
As the numbers continued to rise,
We shifted our gaze towards the skies,
Together hoping for just one thing:
Lower numbers and the relief they would bring.
Although camps and excursions were gone,
Together, we still carried on.
Bikes and walks were on the rise,
Offering fresh air beyond the screens inside.
Classes and sessions had changed their form,
Online meetings became the norm.
We missed the everyday interaction,
The familiar rhythms and connection.
We looked ahead and wondered when
Friends could meet face to face again.
For the moment, the answer was to breathe,
Enjoy the outdoors and find some ease.
Take time to rest, read or call
Someone you had not seen at all.
Thank the people doing their part,
And keep looking forward with a hopeful heart.
Hang in there and do not despair.
Better days can follow a difficult year.
Friends and families will meet again,
And outdoor adventures will return in the end.