Seasons of Time

It's summer's noon;

warmth fills the air.

The sun kisses your shoulders

and leaves gold in your hair.

Blends of tea and lemonade,

of freshly cut grass and flower petals,

come together in a love affair.

It's a brisk evening;

rubies and emeralds dance along my feet.

The world has been set ablaze-

from the trees to the cobblestone streets.

Flames burn a sunset of amber

and the world's on fire;

death's never smelled so sweet.

It's a bitter night;

everything's cold.

The wind is like secondhand smoke

and it lingers on your clothes.

Variations of blacks and blues

are quilted together in the sky.

The stars are like freckles across its nose.

It's a new morning;

Yesterday washed away.

Snowflakes melt into spring rain

and seeds are planted to grow again.

Laughter escapes your lips

and happiness lights your eyes;

now beauty can thrive

through the roots

and through your veins.