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Ellen K.

Departure.

Soon you leave for somewhere colder,

somewhere you belong.
Don’t go, I plead. Stay a little longer.

You look sad, but say no.

I’ll miss you and the season we’ve shared

Four months of endless adventures;

Waking up to white wonderlands

and frozen lakes glistening like mirrors.

I learned to deal with your polar nature
From clear blue skies to bleak gray clouds

and cool nights followed by sharp cold days

Sharp changes- it’s who you are.

What’s happening right now,

you couldn’t see it coming

as the frost turns to water, snow to rain

and hints of green gains freedom…

Taking your luggage,

your things, the memories, everything

all sodden with water and grime-

You vanish without warning.

[TABLE OF CONTENTS, LHS CLASS OF 2011 EDITION]