... goes on to intermingle with my small green leaves. Eventually the day will fall into darkness as night begins its evening shift. Yet, I will not sleep beneath the star studded sky. Instead, I'll stand tall and alert as sleep softly comes to the nests of the birds who live under the shelter of my leaves. So, as the moon's soft glow ... ...

• Word Count: 233
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School