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Cycle of Growth

December 9, 2025

When a tree springs to life- It grows and emerges with the seasons Like the sunsets colors paint the sky as the sun goes down. In fall the leaves die- They flutter to the ground with a graceful sway before gently kissing the ground Like a feather dancing in the breeze By Winter the branches are left naked however The beautiful phenomenon is the trunk. It never growns weak yet remains standing strong Like the pillars to a building. Waiting patiently until the leaves grow back.

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Natural cycle grounded in concrete observation, but suggests resilience and endurance metaphorically.

Meditative pacing; one central idea per stanza exploring seasons and tree persistence.

Predominantly positive: celebrates growth, beauty, strength, and patient renewal throughout.

Quiet, contemplative voice with gentle imagery; minimal explosive or kinetic language.

Approximately 12 lines; falls within 7-15 line range.

Multiple similes and personification; leaves kiss ground, feather dances, branches like pillars.

Pure lyric voice; internal observation and meditation on natural cycles without narrative or persona.

Cycle of Growth

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