My feet drowned in the blazing sand

But my numbness denied any sting

Icy ripples flitted through my hand

Demanding my attention to cling

 

A child’s footprint, tiny next to mine

Growth in the past years has been brought to light

Much has changed, like nature's shine

But its elegance remains, even through the fight

 

The trees played in the wind's embrace

Singing melodies for every ear

Flowers thrived with beautiful grace

What a lovely surprise, my dear

 

And now, the time to part has come around

The sky greets me: “Goodbye, friend”

I looked back as my feet held me to the ground

A last glance before the end.