We shift, we adjust, we make do

So many maneuvers

As humans we have much to consider

Each moment has purpose

Each day, week and year moves along

We have strength, hope and courage

We must persevere

We must take stock in

What is important.

Let’s us truly be grateful

for all of life itself.

Carol Vara is a health care professional living in Niantic. “I enjoy poetry and write it out of passion not for profit,” she said. “The poem is meant to be a reflection as to how folks are in the here and now with the virus and coping through it.”

The Times is offering local readers a chance to share their poetry written during or related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. To contribute, email times@theday.com.