Seasons Slow and Tame & “The Search” Poem

Seasons Slow and Tame

By Tanvi Bhide

In nature’s grand ballet, where colors dance and play,
The seasons tell their stories, in a gentle, endless sway.
From spring’s colorful blossoms to winter’s quiet sleep,
A cycle of renewal, where life and time upkeep.

Spring bursts with life, in shades bright and true,
Summer’s golden sunlight, a warm and endless hue.
Autumn’s leaves fall, in a cascade of red and gold,
Winter’s breath is silent, a stillness draped in cold.

In Florida though, the seasons gently blend,
A timeless, warm continuum, where summer doesn’t end.
The spring is just a whisper, the autumn barely calls,
Winter’s fleeting presence, behind summer’s sunny walls.

Palm trees sway in rhythm, beneath a constant sun,
A land of endless beaches, where seasons meld as one.
The days are bright and balmy, a tropical refrain,
In Florida’s gentle seasons, change is slow and tame.

About the Poet

Tanvi Bhide, a 15-year-old sophomore at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. She wrote this poem because she finds it fascinating how the concept of seasons in Florida differs from other places. Unlike the visual transitions seen elsewhere, Florida experiences seasonal changes more as an assertion, with little to no visual verification. Through this poem, she aimed to capture that irony while still celebrating Florida’s beauty. Aside from writing poetry, I competitively dance in various styles, ranging from classical Indian dance to more Western styles, in her free time.

“The Search”

By Avanti Bhide

she searches and searches
for her to be found
but no—-
Nobody is around

Wandering in the woods
in the air, in the water
but still
No sign of her

After all that hard work
she is tired and sleepy
Staying up late
In the dark, it’s creepy

She comes across a mirror
looking at a girl
she looks lost in its view
But with a quick twirl:

She finally realizes
with all her glee
little had she known
the one to be found was she

About the Poet

Avanti Bhide, a 12 year old 7th grader in Falcon Cove Middle School. She wrote this poem because she feels that it relates to real life very well. This poem shows that we should take some time to slow down and truly focus on what’s important. Outside of school, she competitively dances in many styles varying from Indian to Western dancing. She likes acting and singing and has performed in many plays.