I have seen me rise
I have seen me fall
I have hit my lowest points
Odd times I’ve never experienced before.
Some days driven, some days slipping by
But you get up and you try.
Mornings where I’ve jumped out of bed
Enjoyed the sunrise and planned my day ahead
Also, mornings where I’ve wanted to hide away
Tired of being stuck in Groundhog Day.
Sometimes productive, sometimes lazy
Questioning where is my consistency?
Watching seasons change
While I’m in the exact same place
How many more lonely winter nights must I face?
A weird feeling of losing and gaining at the same time
Disrupted work routines, arising anxiety
New challenges faced every day
But despite social isolation
The pandemic has also brought us together
In a less obvious way.
Learning skills, we would never have time for before
Holding onto it and wanting to progress more.
Devoting extra time to self-care
Remembering to be humble and share.
Building resilience to overcome the hurdles of Covid
Training your mind to say “I can do this”
Re-directing our energy to things we can control
Avoiding unnecessary stress that can take its toll.
Knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel
No matter how hard, keep the optimism alive
This phase will not last forever
So let’s make the most of it and thrive.
My motivation for writing this piece is to try and capture a small part of the thoughts incurred and struggles faced by people during this unexpected pandemic. I believe everyone has gone through different challenges during these tough times, but at the same time have also picked up skills and been able to engage in activities, which their busy lifestyle did not accommodate for before. With Covid-19 lasting longer than anticipated, I’m sure everyone has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and phases and are finding their own unique way to cope with it. These unforeseen circumstances have made people more resilient, changed ways of working and made us more grateful. There is a lot of uncertainty floating around, but still hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel and this is what my poem is trying to reflect.
