“New Seed”

A pressed tree leafs out,
painted veins distilling light—
a seed sprouts within.

“Tree Speak”

Rustle, groan, and creak,
paper pierced with ink. Silent?
No, they ever speak.

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Both of these haiku explore how trees can be more than merely trees. They can create new worlds and have voices of their own when turned into books. These haiku combine and reflect my passion for trees and books, enabling me to show them in a new light and allowing for a fun experiment in perspective.