Pink saucer magnolia petals stick themselves to the water-soaked sidewalk, reluctantly finding a home on the ground before they meld into the soft world. They sprinkle the ground like nature’s confetti. Later they become smushed into a maroon film. A sapling stands proud out of the earth, its little pink buds dotting the branches that stand like frizzled hair. Above, the opaque sky wraps itself around the world, displaying a color reminiscent of the taste of unflavored porridge. It is formless and easy to disregard, but acts as a tarp protecting the world from outside forces. Meanwhile, a cover of goutweed springs from below, the little plants huddling against one another, forming a border of leaves. A wet rabbit stands there with big eyes, constantly looking shocked and alert. It moves before standing still again, producing tiny breaths. Its ears move slightly and its nose twitches, before it bounds off at the sight of a dog.
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