Thirsty Leaves

Poetry Week... Write a tetractys poetry form of unfolding leaves.

Prompt for Poetry Week: Write a "Tetractys". Topic: unfolding leaves.
line 1 - 1 syllable
line 2 - 2 syllables
line 3 - 3 syllables
line 4 - 4 syllables
line 5 - 10 syllables


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Dew
offers
thirsty leaves
a drink of birth
while layers unfold, revealing splendor.

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