The trees are stripped and twisted. They look old but wise.
The cold cutting wind chilling my face and hair.
The smell of the hot dog stand and cigarette smoke in the air.
The street lamps glow with the last bit of warmth from autumn.
I was inspired by “Union Square,” (NYC, 1911) by Sara Teasdale
Harvest Collegiate High School, New York, New York
Pay attention to the world around you. Gather data through all the senses: taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight. (Click here to see more.)
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