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The Pouch of Seasons

July 12, 2024
By LucySteward PLATINUM, New York, New York
LucySteward PLATINUM, New York, New York
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In the palm of the Creator, lies a pouch,

Interwoven with silver stars, secrets, and the warmth of infinite hearts

In the palm of the Creator

Lies the key to the changes of the Earth


You see, the Pouch of Seasons holds the smiles of spring, the laughter of summer, the peace of autumn, and the joy of winter


It holds the vibrant, blossoming flowers that perform a show of colors

It holds the sweet sound of melodies sung from the chorus of birds

The cool tingle of water rushing over you in the trickling stream

The clear blue skies that harbor the creamy white clouds

 Of Spring


It holds the blazing sun that shine golden rays onto soft, sunkissed skin

It holds the laughter of the children running through the grassy fields

The feeling of relief when you dive into the refreshing, crystal clear lake

The sticky ice cream that drips down your chin

Of Summer


It holds the red and orange leaves that shine like a flame

It holds the sweet, juicy apples in abundant orchards

The chilly breeze that whispers of Winter

The dust that is sweeped off jackets that come out once again

Of Autumn


It holds the frosty, white, snowflakes that dance to the ground

It holds the warmth of a steaming cup of a wintery drink, pressed tightly between cold hands

The swirls engraved on the ice, made by the twirling ice skaters  

The cozy feeling of being bundled in a furry blanket, safe from the storm

Of Winter


In the Pouch of the Seasons


The author's comments:

Lucy Steward is a high school junior in New York City. Her works have been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and appeared in the Authoethnographer, Humans of the World, Poet’s Choice, Sad Girl Diaries, and Teen Ink. A writer,  poet, and lover of history she is currently working on her first novel and is constantly slipping into fantasies that feel as real as the world around her. Lucy is also a classically trained pianist, a songwriter, and in a rock band. As anyone does, she loves a good night's sleep.


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