Joseph Shapiro reported on NPR that Sarah McSweeney died in an hospital; where she was denied treatment. "As Hospitals Fear Being Overwhelmed By COVID-19, Do The Disabled Get The Same Access?" How do we get beyond the silence to understand the plight of people with disabilities? Distance learning technologies might motivate more students to express their thoughts and get their ideas out. A cold winter is settling in as people react to this virus. Voices need to be heard. Teachers need to gain the trust of their students. That takes time in the midst of terrible times.

Voices Engaged

The students' voices
need to be seriously considered
as part of the school's curriculum
and governance.

Schools provide shelter,
while classes conceive and realize projects.
Poetry presents voices engaged.

Many factions segregated in NYC came together in Streams.

Accept everyone as worthy,
and appreciated for their art.
Give everyone the opportunity
to write poetry.

Reread and rewrite.