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I saw a tree die in its tranquil sleep, Its passing came as men with little warning One dewy, damp morning, bitter-sweet, These men were clothed like ants in armor, swarming Ā The yellow bee, a bright sun in the sky, but just a bee Hovered past the weeds and through the leaves Around the steadiness of the tree Coming to duck beneath the eaves Ā As the trembling, grating, reluctant saw Groaned nearer, clatters of chestnut chips Came closer to the smooth-edged maw And settled to sleep on a sack of sticks Ā Eternity, then: a CRACK, a rumble, a fleeting implore For the oak tree in my yard was now no more.
Lauren A. Kawamoto, born on September 8th, 2008, in Hong Kong, China, embarked on her literary journey as a budding writer in second grade. Drawing inspiration from her family of five and beloved dog, she delved into the realms of short stories, fantasy, dystopian fiction, and novels.
Very nice
That "CRACK" broke my heart. Thank you for sharing the emotion with me.