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«Seedtime and Harvest» by Alexis Araneta
 
I am a verdant rainforest 
Where trees deftly learn
To, one day, kiss the sky
 
Moss slowly grows on my feet
From past worlds and realms 
Where I treaded, I leapt, I pirouetted
Blooms of vermilion and magenta 
Unfold to taste a morsel of sun 
As I hum a harmony, an innate rhythm 
 
But in me, things are yet to sprout 
Ensconced in the hearth of my heart 
Their roots softly digging deep
One day, they shall quietly burst forth 
A tiny evidence of God’s miracles 
Of a soul willing to thrive

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Author’s Bio

Alexis Araneta is an aspiring short story writer and poet from Tagaytay City. Enchanted by the taste and feel of words since she could speak, she began writing at the age of nine. Her flash fiction has been featured in anthologies such as Tagay by San Anselmo Press and Marbles by Blue Marble Storytellers. Encouraged by a friend to experiment with verse, she has also been exploring the world of poetry.When she’s not crafting advertising copy, tormenting protagonists with unrequited love, or deftly inserting the word “deftly” into every stanza, Alexis enjoys reading classic literature, listening to jazz and soul music, and studying European languages.Follow her (and prepare for a generous dose of selfies) on Instagram and Threads: @cestmoiallie