Sanctuary Shift

Title: Sanctuary Shift

In hallways empty and without a sound,
The echo of footsteps cannot be found.
Classroom doors, once vibrant and sustained,
Now locked, untouched, as learning is restrained.

Young minds adapt to a different scene,
Virtual windows become their routine.
Through screens, they seek knowledge and connection,
While uncertainty looms, causing apprehension.

As migrant families find refuge within,
The walls of their sanctuary begin.
Their hopes and dreams cling to this new space,
United in resilience, they embrace.

Yet, we must never forget nor deny,
The struggles faced by both, side by side.
High school students yearning for normalcy,
Migrants longing for a life with dignity.

Let us come together, extend our hand,
To educate, uplift and understand.
In unity, we’ll bridge the distance and strife,
Ensuring education is a right for every life.

Keywords: high school students, remote learning, migrants sheltered, sanctuary, resilience, education