Grieving the Green

It was there on the ground, the ragged lone leaf
It made my heart sad, to see it fall down
Verdant green in the spring, it was meant to be born
yet, before it was weary, it had to turn brown

They have covered the ground, and the grass, shabby green 
What had been brilliant green, is lost in the rain
Emerald trees in the spring, when they gave us new hope
that something exciting, had happened again

All that's green turns to brown.  That we can't turn around
It's a sign that all life, must come to an end
Time is lost in a flash, just as the colors can't last
Can't the seasons slow down, is it too much to ask?

With its thin mossy veins, I hold on to the the past
and the tint of the jade, bring me sweet memories
Verdant green fades away, like the hours and days
Then dwindles away…….like a candle and flame
Green leaves turn into rust....then to ash in a flash    
Just as ashes turn to ashes...and the dust turns dust   


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3/1/16                                 
Contest: United Colors: Green
Sponsor: Silent One
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A   Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 10:50 PM
Carrie, Congratulations on your Greenish win. Love LINDA
Smith Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 9:57 PM
Well done Carrie, congratulations
Roper Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 7:15 PM
Carrie, congratulations on your win in the contest.
Raven Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 5:32 PM
Hi Carrie, congratulations on your placement in the contest.
George   Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 4:39 PM
Absolutely top-notch, Carrie. Congrats on your win. Elaine
Davey Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 4:28 PM
Very nice write Carrie and congrats
Scars Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Carrie, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo
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