Rise Up
Shelter at home they say
To keep the spread at bay
Burrowing deeply in our nest
Struggling to stay at our very best
Reacting to news to find
Some note of hope to shine
Signs that the crisis will soon be over
A bit of luck-even a four leaf clover
As we settle into this way of life
Sometimes the anxiety cuts like a knife
We hope and pray that we will recover
Yet, too many signs of rescue to discover
So what is the way that makes most sense
During this crazy time of struggle so dense
To adapt and respond instead of react
To set our sails and take another tack
One way is to see that this could be it
That shining moment of rising out of our pit
To see this time and opportunity to renew
To gain more strength and courage too
To deepen our bonds, our ties to each other
To expand our compassion as we strive to recover
Find richer meaning to make use of this fray
To strengthen our grit and overcome what we may
So rise up and choose now as your best
To make this time of challenge and ignore all the rest
Choose love, have hope and be grateful too
For life is a gift, worth having, something important to do
So rise up and share the gift where you can
Serve and support them; help them have a plan
When we look back at this time of despair
Know your efforts were for the world’s repair
That you gave all you could to serve humankind
With your gifts and talents, your heart and your mind
You stood as an anchor yet adapted to the threat
And emerged the victor and overcame all that you met.
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