Koi swimming in a fish tank
Orange leaves falling on the sidewalk
Fire and violence in the middle east
A child graffitis the name of the girl she likes in sharpie on the walls of the school
A room of kids, twelve years old, sitting for their October history exam
Testing to see how much they’ve learned about the world
Anticipating pumpkin pie for dessert
Warm blankets, tea, and a cat at home
My hands shake a little
As the weather turns cold.