Corner

 Corner

We’ve rounded the Covid corner 

But we’re not yet home and dry

It’s only one step at a time

But it’s clear where salvation lies. 

The view as we’re turning the corner

Lifts our heart and quickens our step

As we walk towards the finishing line

Let’s not get out of our depth! 

Remembering those who won’t make it

Those we had to bury in silence

Those who died nursing the sick 

And all who are sadly departed. 

With thanks for those in white gowns

In laboratories up and down

Who worked night and day

To bring a bright future to save us. 

We have to pinch ourselves often 

As we stumble out of darkness 

And into light that we may 

Luxuriate in the ordinary. 

Never will we take for granted

What we have missed and yearned for

A hug, a hold, a clasp, a touch, 

To embrace another pounding heart. 

We shall count each single hug 

And then forget completely to count

As we submerge into ecstasy

Of the company of those we love. 

No ordinary day will ever be the same

We will honor and cherish every name

We will value each hour and each moment 

Now we see and never will be blind again.