Anymore
By Coco L
Published 29 August 2023
Quiet lapping of the waves
Rushing over the golden shore
Coral reefs, far away
Why can’t I see this anymore?
Vast forests, filled with green
Plants that grow, trees that soar
Colourful flowers, moss covered logs
Why can’t I see this anymore?
Animals, far and wide
Beautiful swans to a rushing boar
Working together to make a home
Why can’t I see this anymore?
A dark night sky, stars swirling through
Perfectly black, not a single flaw
Sunset and sunrise, warm and bright
Why can’t I see this anymore?
Reality is terrible, painful to see
The harmony of life, replaced by war
Searing heat, black smoky skies
The beauty of nature isn’t here anymore.