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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Chlorophyll, a poem by Fatima Azeem

 Chlorophyll 

Like the winter breeze

Greeting my body

I feel myself give in

To the leaves, falling

The ones that change color

And meet the ground rolling

Scarring themselves with feet that keep walking

The sky was filled with vibrance

Not because the sun rose or left

But because trees were letting go of their green

I found it a miracle

To live another season

Watching the same trees sleep

Have their leaves reflect against my eyes

But it’s ending now

Like my body

It’s shivering and wishing to sleep as well

If only I could be a tall, marvelous tree

Beautiful and towering against the clouds

Then I wouldn't have to feel this way

Like my very being amounts to nothing

My roots aren't strong

And these branches are almost naked now.


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