The past is haunting:
  heartbreaking memories, 
  unbearable loss, 
  scars, seeping wounds.

The present is daunting:
  deadly viruses, illness, disease, 
  affecting everything - livelihood, 
  relationships, life. 

The future is uncertain:
  climate change, 
  conspiracy theories, 
  political upheaval, 
  civil unrest. 

We ask why:
  amid confusion, 
  gleaning truth from lies, 
  and misunderstandings. 

Ultimately, we are survivors: 
  we count our blessings,
  cast out our demons, 
  cherish precious moments,
  as our resilient soul 
  sails through it all.