Artwork by: Arina Stetsiuk
Blazed icily —
Tore through the bitter winds in a
Passionate last dance. A flame.
Rustled silently —
Carried the whispers of those
Left behind. A ghost.
Aged youthfully —
Tickled with its fingertips the
Dried and dead. An end
To its journey as it touched
The yellow dust.
And now on the path lay
The first maple leaf that fell . . .
Jasmine Xu is a Year 12 student in Australia. She is interested in philosophy, politics, debating, drama, and the arts. Moreover, she is always open to hearing different perspectives and enjoys thought-provoking and insightful discussions with other people. She is also an advocate for electoral education.
