Spring is in the air. 
How beautiful to see. 
Spring has finally arrived.
A welcomed change in pace and temperatures for me. 

Spring is in the air. 
New things will begin to bloom.
Spring is in the air. 
For summer, I will make room.

Spring is in the air.
But I carry the heaviness of winter just before.
Spring is in the air.
And I reflect on how often I felt like I couldn’t take much more. 

Spring is in the air.
And I welcome hopes of something new.
Spring is in the air.
And I am reminded of how much work there is still left to do.

Spring is in the air.
People are waiting to gain immunity.
Spring is in the air.
But I am still pondering, considering, reflecting on all these pandemics have done to me.

* Dr. Sabrina T. Cherry is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at UNC Wilmington. You can read more about her work at sabrinatcherry.com.