Waiting, Villanelle I stood in an empty field waiting. Only whispers disturbed my stillness. Nothing told me you'd be returning. Wildflowers stood at my feet swaying, Trying to keep my evenness. Still, I stood in an empty waiting. The wind kept its steady breathing, Calming our nervousness. Nothing told me you'd be returning. My tears started breaking. My eyes saw the blurry emptiness. I stood in an empty field waiting. Nature soon started its gasping, As we both saw the bluntness. Nothing told me you'd be returning. Life before me was breaking. Nature lay on the ground motionless. I stood in an empty field waiting. Nothing a whisper said you'd be returning. Crystal Hutchins 12th Grade Central High School Amanda Pettit-Shaheen
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