next month with a box
of masks and a bottle of
liquor. He has to
to do his labs.

He’s going back
to a reduced
student body. There’ll have
no dating or parties.

He’s going back
without a job. They made
cuts in the payroll.

He’s going back
The stakes
are high.

Here’s going back
even if he’ll lose all
his money if the college closes early.

Here’s going back
He’ll pack his things and wave goodbye.