Winter Wind

Eyes reflecting the flickering of the lanterns
waiting for the ringing of the doorbell and the tapping of heels.
The white tail swirls, catching in the branches,
while snowflakes dance outside, flying in the wind.
raindrops drumming a lonely tune on the splintered wood.

Karen Lee is a high school from South Korea and currently attending school in Virginia. She has an unquenchable passion for both writing and drawing. In preparation for her future academic endeavors, she is diligently compiling her writing portfolio and has recently received an acceptance to Iowa Young Writer's Studio, a distinguished program that identifies and nurtures emerging writing talent.