Voices in Humanism

Pandemic Passage

The light fades again.
Another day passes
as I, sheltered in place, question:
What is the difference
between today and tomorrow?
How can I be sure
that winter has passed into spring?

The light shines again.
Another day arrives
as I open the door to see
that the trees have grown leaves.
Bright, green leaves!
Now I can sleep tonight,
knowing, without a doubt,
that winter has passed into spring.

Nick Yoo
Medical Student, Class of 2023
The Ohio State University College of Medicine