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A small pink bud against a background of green leaves.

Grief is a butterfly
With glistening wings
A whisper of hope
And the silence of spring

It’s that tickle
In the back of your head
That moment of doubt
In which you wish you were dead

It’s the guilt
That flutters in your heart
The burn of your muscles
When your brain refuses to start

The misery of pain
And the beauty of temperance
It’s the blessing
Of constant remembrance

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Lillian Engber
Lillian Engber is a member of the class of 2025 at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, NY. She is a member of the cross-country team and the wrestling team. In her spare time, she likes to read and cook.
Accompanying photo: “Blooming” by Hannah Rubenstein