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The Clementine Tree
Perched on a hill,
Is a clementine tree
All alone with nothing to eat
Apart from water the skies free.
Sitting in solidarity,
The sun hits to bring lucent rays
And the breezes sweep through leaves and gaps
Creating harmonious tunes
Humming along with the birds and bees.
Buzzing flies wait upon its peels
The fruit begins to rot by the new season
Becoming heavy.
They sag from the trees’ limbs
Branches sway and one might drop,
Just to leave a lucky treat for a critter hunting beneath
Greedy nature strips it of all it has.
Peels unfold and surround air with bitter scents
As they melt into the soil, roots ache
Grasping for what’s left of their feast.
Spring bearing bad news
Forces grieve the abundance the tree once had,
Absence brings the crave for heavenly citrus
It is no longer able to be in the season of orange awe
Soon enough, you'll see white blossoms,
Fluttering as wind blows
Creating a blanket on the ground below.
Juliet H. is a freshman in highschool located in Western Massachusetts. Originally from Georgia, Juliet is a budding writer and artist. From oil painting to poetry, she loves to do all things creative.