Something terrible and painful must have happened
Something to shake her to her core
She must have been blindsided
It happened so suddenly, when least expected
After all, it was spring and the birds were singing
There was nothing menacing in the air
Life went on as usual
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And then tragedy struck like a slap in the face
Like a hit from behind
Where was this calamity coming from?
Why now?
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But it was too late
The damage was done
She aged thirty years in one
She lost her verdant robe
She dried up
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But even in this state
After that fateful day
After experiencing pain and suffering
And so much loss
She is still beautiful
She is still standing tall
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February 28th, 2022
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