Sonnet by Molly Silverstein, Grade 9

The way the trees move makes me want to smile

Sun shining so brightly through growing trees

Swaying and sweeping forever and a while

Autumn leaves in the cool, blue rushing breeze

Sun shining over the blue expanse

Heat so hot it raises off the cement

Watching the heat move; puts me in a trance

Water on my body, cracking my laments

Sparkling white expanse shocks my numb mind

Cold air past my ears, ringing like a bell

Sunshine bouncing off, creates crystal time

Only for warmth to come and break this spell

Constant cycle brings beauty back to earth

Alive and dead and all starting from birth