Steadfast
behind the mask,
the screen
The smiling,
warm
meticulously planned
leader of learning
Pulled
back and forth
with the tides of schooling
The imperfect,
weary
never feeling like enough
do-er of everything
You—
with your spark dimming
as you strain
under the surface
You—
whose first true glimpse of this thing
you always wanted to be, to do
was through a screen
You—
with twenty-five Septembers,
but none
that has felt like this
You—
who have learned,
unlearned,
and learned anew
We see you
and we are in awe
You—
who said, “AITE let’s do this”
You—
who said, “I’m afraid”
You—
who said, “I need help”
And You,
treading, breathless
You—
who saw a boy in a hoodie,
a man on the ground,
a woman asleep
And saw the faces in front of you
each day,
saw your role
in this sea change
Leader of learners
do-er of everything
rising tide of
Grief
Joy
Hope
What a year it has been
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