As I am stuck here in total darkness
The thoughts inside my head start to stray
Around in circles about this whole mess.
In my abyss I wish it to be May
For that is when it is said to be over.
But in times like this hope is gone, wherein
Not even the luck from four-leaf clovers
Can fix the situation we are in.
Days start to blend together into one
And I realize I miss the little things.
Sometimes you cannot see till they’re done
Just how much joy little things actually bring.
Fear not because this tragic time will fade
And no more shall we live being afraid.
English 110 Honors Spring 2020 
Kyle, this poem is really, really well written! I could feel the emotion while I was reading every line, and I really liked how each line left me wanting to read more. Your poem successfully captured the dark side of this situation, but also turned a positive note at the end. I specifically liked the lines “The thoughts inside my head start to stray/ Around in circles about this whole mess/ In my abyss I wish it to be May.” I never really thought of how my thoughts were at certain times until I read these lines, and describing them as an abyss is something I can definitely relate to. Also, your picture is perfect for this poem. I couldn’t tell the significance before reading, but after reading it made perfect sense. The majority of the photo is taken up by dark and looming rocks that are filled with the unknown and perhaps a sense of fear, similar to what we are experiencing right now. However, there is a glimmer of light at the very end, which to me, represents that better days will come, and there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
– Selma Cemerlic
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Kyle, your poem is very well written. I particularly enjoyed how you described the negative aspects of the things that we are feeling but moved towards a theme of hope at the end. I think that it accurately represents how we feel and the different emotions that we are going through. I really liked the last line because I also hope that we have all taken something from this situation and will be able to grow from it.
-Katie Graboski
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Very well written poem! I agree with the idea of wishing it was May in your line “In my abyss I wish it to be May”. I feel we all hope for this stressful school semester to be over. I also really like how you transition to a more positive tone at the end. We will get through this pandemic. It sucks, but we have to do what we can to stop the pain and suffering that has occurred thus far. I like to say that days have gone from “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday” to “yesterday, today, and tomorrow”. I’ve lost track of time, but we will get back to our normal lives hopefully soon.
-Austin Grimm
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