As She Withered
By Elspeth D
Published 16 September 2021
She was once a burning crimson, fire lilly eyes
Towered over, an arched willow, a monstrous beauty
Tangled vines and twisted tales
Outstretched hands that grew and withered
Her strong grip under the flaked crust of paperbarks
Lies that scorched my soul like bushfire - the forest died that night