EverlastingWaves

I think that there
will always be
a before
and after.

before the pandemic
we were happy
oblivious
and safe

before the pandemic
going to the store
was something I could do
now I can't

I'm doing a free write for class and I like how it's turning out. Not going to be super long, though.
~~

when she laughed, he smiled wide.
 

A little kerplunk! sounds as I drop another rock into the water. I dip my fingers in the rivers ice-cold water to maneuver the stone so that it lets no extra water through my make-shift dam. I step back to admire my work.

Listen up, people!
we have voices
we are strong 
we're not 'just kids'
we live
we work
(and yes, we play)
and you do those things too
so don't underestimate us
we can make
just as big 
of a difference

we tried to bike
but it began to rain
but even the mud
couldn't stop us

mountains of snow
contrast the grass
as little kids
climb to the top

berries grow
on the bare
dead branches
of the old tree