Signs of Life

After a long delay

Of regular daily life

The signs are there

Life is starting to return

Bit by bit

Cafes are busier

Laughter is in the street

Shoppers are out

Musicians performing

It’s been a long time

Lots of starts and stops

Hopefully it will remain

This time

But that remains to be seen

The weather is changing

Colder now

People are going inside

Instead of outside

Life is returning

At least for now