Soon a warm column of sun alights on my bountiful leaves causing rain drops to turn into millions of miniature rainbows. ... The pure light goes on to intermingle with my small green leaves. Eventually the day will fall into darkness as night begins its evening shift. ... Instead, I'll stand tall and alert as sleep softly comes to the nests of the birds who live under the shelter of my leaves. ... And outstretched to heaven from my brown stalky trunk, my leaves provide shade for those who may want....

• Word Count: 233
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

The fragrance of fall is in the air. ... Forest sounds sing a comforting lullaby when I walk on the bed of leaves beneath me. ... When the consoling rustles of the leaves return, I can connect to my deepest thoughts once more. ...

• Word Count: 198
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School