Peeking out from beneath a leaf,
An orchid spike begins its upwards journey
Towards the light above, slowly but surely.
The fleeting sunlight, however brief,
Guides it to the goal it seeks.
It twists, it turns,
It winds, it curves,
Searching the air for what it yearns!
Slowly lengthening,
While quietly strengthening,
It gathers the willpower
to grow a new flower.
First, green buds emerge,
And burst in a surge!
Fresh petals unfurl,
Creating colors that whirl,
Then, quick as a wink,
Change hues of green to pink!
This botanical reaction
Triggers an unfolding action
That releases from its tomb
A breathtaking bloom!
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