Dillon Maheshwari is a sophomore whose track season was unfortunately cut short due to the unprecedented effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the school system. He has written a poem titled “the World is Changing” to reflect his emotions during this trying time.
Dillon Maheshwari, 10th
-the World is Changing-
(Dedicated to a Track Season Cut Short)
Sitting here and crying.
Staying positive; I’m trying.
It’s hard to crack a smile,
When it’s gonna be a while.
No more gatherings until June,
A season cut too soon.
All the goals I have set,
Hopeful times that won’t be met.
Bye-bye sound of the gun,
Signaling my time to run.
Bye-bye chilling by our tent,
Waiting for my event.
No more chances to win my heat,
They have canceled every meet.
Victories I wanted so bad,
Turning to opportunities never had.
My blood, sweat, and tears,
Replaced by growing fears.
Every race brought such bliss,
A feeling I will miss.
All of the sports have faded,
The pandemic has invaded.
No more games to be won,
The sports world is done.
It’s hard to flip a frown;
So easy to look down.
Yet, we must stay strong.
Only that, can do no wrong.
Each other is all we got
And to be honest, that’s quite a lot.
We must look at the light,
No matter how dark the night.