after reading the District’s reopening plan
tonight I am picturing
my sons
in half-empty rooms
of masked children
their shoes rooted to the floor
amidst evenly-spaced desks
how could they endure
not being able to move
or play
or eat?
tonight I am picturing
my sons
listless in our living room
realizing education
is such a small part
of school
how could I ask them to go
another year without friends
another year home with us
another year far from
what they know?
but I want to keep them safe –
how can I anticipate
what they’ll most loathe
about next year?
Mom says:
I support whatever decision you make, but don’t worry about them loathing or being listless if they don’t return to the classroom. You and Alex enrich their lives daily with nature, watching Oscar winners, playing educational board games and discussing the news honestly with them.