By: Chloe Min

Hesitation

From the start, I warned you I would leave,
Yet your sweet soul made me hesitate and stay.
Your hope that I’d remain caused my heart to grieve,
When I let you go, I was filled with dismay.

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The Halt of Spring

The sun sinks in the west,
My heart heavy in my chest.
Nature is blooming all around,
Yet now I am nowhere to be found.

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Rainbow Parachute

The rainbow parachute, a whimsical flare,
Thrown into the sky, captures the air,
Descends upon us, sparking giggles and awed stares,
A beautiful pair that becomes rare,
Leading us to eventual despair,
For nothing else could truly compare.

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Memories

Memories are piles of sand,
settling in fine lines of cupped hands,
Each grain evokes a sense of calm,
All so beautiful, like a sacred psalm.

Yet, as the palm roots dig deep,
And the wind of age continues to creep,
Grains slip through, drifting away,
Causing my heart to feel an empty sway.

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Chloe Min is a sophomore at the Oak Hill School in Gainesville, FL. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and playing chess.