Leaves change colors,
I change blue.

Blue like the rose
That fails to exist

Blue like the water
That is now brown

Brown from the pollution
That we ourselves cause

Pollution from the tears,
Headaches,
Heartaches,
And hurt.

Leaves change colors,
I change blue.

Blue in a world where everything is brown.

Photograph of Natasha Chadha

About the Author

Natasha Chadha is a senior from McLean, Virginia majoring in English (Pre-Education and Creative Writing) with a minor in Leadership and Social Change. After graduation she will pursue a Masters in Education and ultimately hopes to become a high school English teacher and published author.