Before its gone

This is basically a better, newer version of 'have you ever'. It makes you think about the small things we miss everyday.

Before the children close their eyes

And enter a land of dreams,

 

Before the feather hits the ground,

One from a golden bird’s wing,

 

Before the sun’s an orange sliver

Above the African plains,

 

Before the moons at it’s fullest

Over the pouring rains,

 

Before the phoenix bursts to flame

Before it is reborn,

 

Before the rivers run red with blood

And before all hearts get torn.

 

Take a moment of your busy life

To stop… relax… and think

 

Of all the tiny, amazing things

In the world you miss whenever you blink

 

So watch the stars appear in the sky

And watch the glistening moon.

 

Watch the leaves fall to the ground

And watch the sun at noon.

 

Watch the patterns of the waves

And the bubbles on the sand.

 

Watch the lovers on the beach,

Walking hand in hand.

 

Watch a bird lift its head

And watch the snow fall

 

Because if you don’t take time to watch and wait…

It’ll be over at the roosters call…

 

Author's Note

I wrote this when I was 14, I just want to know how I can improve my writing. :)