The forest is calm, only an occasional chirp of a bird, breaks the silence, the sun is buried in a blanket of clouds, only a few golden rays escape, just enough to penetrate the darkness, cool wind rustles through the trees, gently swaying their nimble branches, so peaceful, one single leaf spirals to the ground, twirling, spinning, now upon the brown fallen leaves, lies one of a brilliant sun-yellow color, with its bright green smudges, splattered haphazardly across its surface, a beautiful sight, compared to the crumpled leaves surrounding it, it seems like a precious gem, it is a bit of sunshine, on a crisp autumn day. Laurel Gibson, 12Durham, New Hampshire
Poetry-The-Seasons
Summertide Sunset
On cool summer nights, My grandpa and I sit out On the back porch. We look at the sky, And together, We watch the sun go down. Quiet while we think, we sip our tea, Pondering the world about us. I gaze into my mug, Staring at my dim reflection. Blowing softly on the smooth glassy surface, I make the dark water ripple. Looking up again, I watch the pink clouds As they cushion the sun’s descent. I take in the beauty all around us. So much of it, we take for granted. My grandfather is silent, While we listen to the sounds of our world. His face is serene as he rocks In his wooden chair, And sips his steaming tea. Together we look out at the rolling hills, Sharing our favorite time together. Gazing at a summertide sunset, We sit, And we listen, And we treasure a moment, Side by side. Nastassja Carusetta, 13South Pasadena, California
Daffodil
A pea-green shoot pokes out of the ground. Through the last sprinkle of snow, It stretches. Straightens. Reaching towards the sky, it whispers, “Spring. Spring. Spring.” It battles the icy wind And the winter-beaten mud. Slowly A bud grows, Rounder, bigger, smoother. One day… Yellow. Finally. Five fairy petals caress the warming air, Surrounding a golden crown. A lone beam of sunshine, Among browns and grays. Head high, It is the herald of spring, Announcing the arrival of sunshine, The birds, and Other daffodils. Madeleine Yi, 12Derwood, Maryland
