THE JOSHUA WEINZWEIG REVIEW OF WRITING 2020-2021
THE FOREST ____________________________________________________________ by Weston Foulds, Grade 10 Alone in the forest, He sits very still. Alone in the forest, Full of harsh chills.
Alone in the forest, His vision is fading. Alone in the forest, No time for debating.
Alone in the forest, He thinks of his wife. Alone in the forest, Did he live a good life?
Alone in the forest, It’s the cycle of life. Alone in the forest, Pain, sharp as a knife.
Alone in the forest, It’s time to let go. Alone in the forest, I just do not know.
Alone in the forest, I have to let go. Alone in the forest, Simply—yes or no?
Alone in the forest, Up high will feel good. Alone in the forest, Maybe we should.
Alone in the forest, I exit his head. Alone in the forest, He falls, and is dead.
Alone in the forest, How much remorse? Alone in the forest, I’m just his life force.
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