Banksia
By Leo H
Published 20 September 2023
WHOOSH! Howls the wind as it hurries along the alleyway of trees.
CRACK! Snap the twigs on the ground, glowing with dew.
BZZZZ. Bees hum curiously, sucking the pollen.
CRUNCH! A greedy bird manages to snatch the fruit in the seed.
SQUAWK! High above the birds screech.
WISHAWAY. Trees slowly sway back and forth, fanning the flowers beneath
SNAP. The strong gust of winds cruelly snaps the stem.
HICHIC. Cicadas sing quietly as they fly towards the enticing blooms.
LAHHHH! Angels sing softly, signifying a bright new day.
BUT…
As fate would have it, the future cannot be predicted.
A wildfire burns, rampaging and destroying.
THEN
A tiny sprout emerges from the seed.
And a new future begins.