Dear Students

Until I know for sure,

If I’ll see you in my room

I’m dreaming of the day

When we can start school and resume.

Until I know for sure,

If I’ll see you on a zoom,

Know that my lessons

Are taking root, waiting to bloom.

Until I know for sure

If I’ll see you face to face,

I already have my plans

To have my mask in place.

Until I know for sure,

If I’ll see you on a screen

I’m researching all the options

All the ideas I can glean.

Until I know for sure,

If I’ll see you in my class,

I’m adjusting the routines,

Adding cleaning to my tasks.

Until I know for sure,

If I’ll see you virtually,

Online teaching do’s and don’ts

Are on my mind continually.

Until I know for sure

How this year will work out,

I’m dreaming of your future

So learning can go about.

Until I know for sure

How school will look this year

I’m praying for you, my students

For in my heart, I hold you dear.

Until I know for sure,

The direction we will take

A time to learn and grow

Is a promise I can make.

But this I know for sure

We’ll make the best of all the things,

For learning can definitely happen 

If we can just give it wings.