"Olivia’s Leaf"
once upon a time,
not long ago,
I hung around
enjoying warm summer days
wearing my beautiful
green dress
life was wonderful
with children playing
and picnics spread
the calming effect of the
nearby stream
still resonating in my veins
life was wonderful
when suddenly everything changed
the days now dark and cold
no longer a whim and a breeze
children huddle
picnics for another day
the stream silent
hard time takes its toll
my beautiful dress has turned
to brown
I no longer hang around
I have drifted from on high
to my lowly state
I suffer the cold
awaiting my fate
knowing,
I will never wear
my beautiful green dress again
Poetry
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I like the sudden change in mood by the second stanza. This poem almost reminds me of the simplicity of childhood versus the hardships of growing up.