bud & senescence

Complete these sentences to make the reader “see” the picture:

The first day that tree buds appeared is like …

The day the last leaf fell is like …

The green in early spring reminds me of …

The colors of the autumn leaves reminds me of …

Write a paragraph that uses adjectives and analogies to make the reader “see and feel”:

Compare how you feel in Spring with what you see happening in nature during that time.

Compare how you feel in Autumn with what you see happening in nature during that time.

Write a poem that compares the seasonal cycle to the human cycle of growing up and growing older.