Pastel Leticia Cheng, 9San Jose, CA
June 2022
Hidden Opportunities
Olivia is devastated when she learns her family is moving away from lush, beautiful California to drab, grey New York City I relaxed in my backyard, delighted by everything around me. The warm breeze rippled through the air. A symphony of birdsong erupted from the chirping birds that swooped around the sapphire blue sky. I […]
Hungry Time
Taking Flight Hungry time Low light on snow Tree line is red Chaffinch is up Blue tit too He was my summer friend But not now It’s hungry time. Cheep! He’s here Birdseed boy Hands seed-heavy Crunchy boots. Quick before the crows Awkward black thieves Out of the chimneys Dart—perch Check and check Now day’s […]
