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Spring

March 17, 2022
By TheRareBreed PLATINUM, Lambertville, Michigan
TheRareBreed PLATINUM, Lambertville, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
“The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." I guess that means we're just products of whoever made us and we don't have much control. The thing is, when people use that phrase, they ignore the most critical part: the falling. Within the logic of that saying, the apple falls every single time. Not falling isn't an option. So, if the apple has to fall, the most important question in my mind is what happens to it upon hitting the ground? Does it touch down with barely a scratch? Or does it smash on impact? Two vastly different fates. When you think about it, who cares about its proximity to the tree or what type of tree spawned it? What really makes all the difference, then, is how we land.”
― Val Emmich, Dear Evan Hansen


Drip drip drop

Rain falls from the sky

The sun comes out

The flowers sprout

And lose that winter white

Drip drip drop

Trees with greener shades

Red as rose 

The apples fall

A honey crisp scent

For you and all

I love the spring

As it gives life

After another set

Of cold winter nights


The author's comments:

Spring is such a beautiful season. I know not everyone likes it, and while my favorite season is fall, I felt this was beautiful nonetheless.


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on Mar. 21 2022 at 10:13 am
TheRareBreed PLATINUM, Lambertville, Michigan
43 articles 0 photos 60 comments

Favorite Quote:
“The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." I guess that means we're just products of whoever made us and we don't have much control. The thing is, when people use that phrase, they ignore the most critical part: the falling. Within the logic of that saying, the apple falls every single time. Not falling isn't an option. So, if the apple has to fall, the most important question in my mind is what happens to it upon hitting the ground? Does it touch down with barely a scratch? Or does it smash on impact? Two vastly different fates. When you think about it, who cares about its proximity to the tree or what type of tree spawned it? What really makes all the difference, then, is how we land.”
― Val Emmich, Dear Evan Hansen

@WhyWouldIKnow Thank you for the well wishes, I am a big fan of musicals, so it warms my heart to hear such a thing. keep writing and stay strong. to answer the Afra part, shes just amazing, nothing more to it than that

on Mar. 19 2022 at 10:28 pm
WhyWouldIKnow SILVER, A Real Place, Other
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@TheRareBreed I love this poem, and I love your quote. I just read Dear Evan Hansen recently (that book/musical/movie is so underrated) but I've been reading your work for a while now, and figured it was finally time to reach out and thank you for posting and inspiring me. And so with that, thank you!

On a totally different note: Hey, @Afra, I swear I see you everywhere. How do you possibly find the time to comment on literally everybody's work?? (Also I really admire your work and your personality :)))

Afra ELITE said...
on Mar. 19 2022 at 1:51 am
Afra ELITE, Kandy, Other
102 articles 7 photos 1819 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A writer must never be short of ideas."
-Gabriel Agreste- (Fictional character- Miraculous)

I like Spring too...And also, I love all those paradisiacal images given by this fantastic poem! 🌷👌🏻🤩