Julie Draper Poet Free verse

Unfolding

deep within the dimly lit bush  
totara trees, tall and straight 
envelop the tangled undergrowth 
            roots and leaf mold 
                    cool damp earth
 
ahead 
caught in a patch of sunlight 
the bright green fern frond 
unfolding 



8 November 2022 
'Unburden a U word' poetry contest 
Sponsor Constance La France

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Sara Kendrick November 14, 2022 at 7:43 AM Ahh!! I like this winner. I have seen that some people eat these unfolding. Congratulations on being on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara Julie Draper November 14, 2022 at 10:09 AM Thanks Sara :) the shape of the fronds is very beautiful. Too pretty for me to eat!

Constance La France November 14, 2022 at 6:48 AM Julie, a very nice poem. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Unburden- A ''U'' Word, well done! I hope you will enter my new contest, Writing Challenge "V" Forms with quote inspirations and themes. Julie Draper November 14, 2022 at 10:10 AM Thank you very much Constance :)