Almost Mid-Year (Almost)
Lets take this moment to reflect
A moment of light introspect
Here we are, nearing the middle of this year
Not calendar year, but an academic year
Pushing through tears and fears
We pierced a sphere
Learning goals unfold as we become more bold
From rapids to blues
Some stemis and 922’s
Consults and staff superstitions
We are learning to trust our own intuition
But this learning ain’t happening high up in a spire,
We learning here on the ground,
In the midst of a virus that has our whole nation on fire!
The weight can be heavy
The drain can make it hard to sustain,
But the Lord’s invitation is for us to remain
And Christ’s promises are no mere theory,
Come to him to those who are weary
For he will give you rest in the midst of this test
Even when you struggle and try to do your best.
This original poem was submitted by Jonathan Leonard. Jonathan is an ACPE Chaplain Resident at Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center – Temple. He can be reached at Jonathon.leonard@bswhealth.org.