Beauty Won'T Keep

up up and away
Shades of red, yellow and gold
   Never meant to stay
Beauty will cease to hold

   Try your hardest not to blink
Or you may just miss it leave
   There is no time to think
Despite what you believe

   We exist in the midst
Of an evolving tornado
   A subtle breeze persists
A calming, deadly blow

   The cycle won't be stopped
Despite the many tears
   Your story will be cropped
Moments turn to years
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 12, 2016 at 12:52 PM
A lovely poem Anna...life will continue with or without you
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