Sara’s evocative verse explores nature’s cyclical dance, exclusively for Different Truths.

Blossoms unfurl and colors are infinite,
As spring emerges, it is a breathtaking sight.
Summer arrives with its warm, golden kiss,
Filled with endless misses and days of pure bliss,
Leaves turn to gold in the crisp autumn air,
A tapestry woven beyond compare
The world transforms into hues of red and gold,
A wonder to witness, a sight to behold.
Winter descends, a tranquil retreat,
A blanket of snow, a hushed, silent beat
Yet beneath the surface, life starts anew
a promise of growth, a cycle so true.
With each changing season, a lesson we glean,
Embracing life's shifts is like a vivid dream.
In the dance of the Earth, as time rearranges,
Amidst the golden hues of autumn's embrace,
A melancholy dance unfolds with grace.
Leaves, like teardrops, gently fall to the ground,
Whispering the secrets of a world unbound
Summer's warmth has bid its fond adieu.
As whispered winds bring forth a sombre hue,
The vibrant blooms, once full of life's delight,
Now bow their heads, surrendering to the night.
The sun, now distant, casts a feeble light,
As shadows lengthen, embracing the night,
The air grows cold, a shiver down the spine,
A symphony of sorrow, a whispered line
Yet, in this fading season’s mournful song,
A beauty lingers, though the days grow long.
For change, though bittersweet, unveils its art,
A canvas painted with a tender heart
So let the tears of autumn gently fall,
A tale of transformation, known to all,
In sadness, there's a beauty to behold,
A story of a season, once vibrant, now grown old.

Picture design by Anumita Roy

Sara Arshad

Sara Arshad is an English teacher. She taught in various institutes all over Lahore, Pakistan. In her free time, she enjoys writing heartfelt personal poetry that makes the reader see the world through her perspective and journey. She is a working member of the South Asian Peace Action Network and a member of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Her syndicated features have made a place in renowned journals around the globe.