As an avid lover of the environment, Robyn’s writings are constantly inspired by the nature around her.

The wind gently caresses 
my hair 
as it blows 
through the meadow

The flowers begin to dance 
as she comes through
Swaying 
back and forth 
by the lonely road

She whispers secrets
in my ear
Pushing me forwards 
through the meadow

The animals 
scatter 
as they hear her singing from afar

The houses 
shutter and shake 
under her breath

The lonely swing 
rocks 
back and forth

And if you look closely, you could spot old Mr. Pearson sitting on the bench

The wind softly brushes my face 
as it moves 
through the meadow

The trees part for her
Making space 
to avoid any confrontation

She leaves a 
small scar 
through my chest
And it continues to 
grow 
as she forges ahead
Determined to travel 
as far as she could go

Nothing stood in her way

All the plants:
Shriveled: ran: hid
All the people:
Crouched: covered: panicked

And like she came
She gently leaves
Yet what is left
Is nothing but death

Process

Robyn’s early memories of peacefully playing outside in a grassy field inspired her to write the first half of her piece. Watching “Young Sheldon” Season 6 Episode 22, inspired her to write the second half of her piece as that episode ended in destruction from a tornado. Throughout Robyn’s piece, she utilized writing techniques that she learned about with her mentor from their pair-sessions.