Ringing in Darkness

Lissie Grinstein ‘25

At quarter to eight when the dreaded ringing begins

There is less and less light upon our skins

The golden glow comes earlier each night

Now not even when I take my last bite

Entering the tunnel

Like braving the jungle

Expect there’s no light coming through the canopy

I will spend months trying to escape reality

Awaiting spring

When there’s light at the ring