a symphony of hues danced upon the pond’s surface,
rippling like blurred, blotted paint strokes.
the azure, lapping water reflects vast, stretching
skies, while the sun spills gleaming gold through
cracks between the clouds.
lilies float, soft pastel tints seeping olive green shadows
into navy waters. white petals are brushed by hints
of amber sun rays while pale pinks bleed into purples.
wishful words bloom here.
the pond is a surreal, glimmering fantasy, suspended
between reality and dreams, as the blue surface looks as
a cosmos does, or as infinite, mirrored skies. each petal
is painted with radiant beauty and luminous serenity.
About the Author
Grace Lee, a high school student in Seoul, South Korea, is passionate about words. Whether crafting stories or poems, she blends her unique perspective with the vibrant culture of Seoul. She has explored her passion for creative writing at the Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop and Juniper Young Writers Online. Excited to contribute to the literary landscape, Grace’s writing reflects the universal themes of adolescence in a big city.
