1. Spring (Shakespearean Rhyme Scheme)
Harsh winter winds become gentle breezes
The sound of emptiness gradually fills
A drastic change is evident in the seasons
As white melts into green on the hills
Time passes slower, and new plants bloom
housing sweet melodies of the open air
A cloudless blue sky replaces the dreary gray gloom
a kingdom that the birds must share
Stuffy, heated rooms exchange for a clean, fresh scent
The dry prison walls limiting human’s free spirit
and the dreary atmosphere, gone, as if an angel was sent
While cheery, bright-eyed animals make an appearance
It is this time where nature begins anew
signalling new opportunities mankind should pursue.
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2. Autumn (Petrarchan Rhyme Scheme)
Bright hues begin to dull down again
As days of freedom and relaxation dwindle
And hard work and determination rekindle
Our focus and learning mindset retrained
Summer heat dies down, a cool breeze remains
As life, plants and animals collectively shrivel
Fallen shrubbery, browning vegetation as a symbol
that Change is near, and nothing is retained.
The crisp air brings the scent of trees
a reminder of our shortened hours
As the temperature drops in degrees,
so do the petals of bright flowers
Dreary gloom returns as does unease
Hinting that bitter winter will soon be in power.
Christy - Poetry 