Forest
written by: June Hunter
Trees line forest trails.
Winds whisper through their branches,
Gathering their words.
Ancient giants stand
Arms outstretched towards the sky.
Loggers slice through years.
Gnarled fallen branches,
Scattered across forest floors.
Kindling for the fire.
June Hunter lives and writes in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland. Her work has been featured in various publications including Flash Fiction Magazine, Reflex Fiction, Potato Soup Journal, Blue Nib, Strands Publishers and Bloom. She founded and facilitates the Sneem Writers’ Group, and participates in – Clann na Farraige Writers’ Group, Kenmare; as well as taking part in the monthly Deadlines for Writers online writing challenges.
