Literature
Ire
There is a bush called Ire.
It seeps out,
staying low
to the ground.
Its short, green,
pointed leaves
grow out of short,
curved branches
like spears.
The bush moves
slowly
until something
is in its way.
Then it begins
to shudder.
The tiny leaves
rub against another
sounding like a strong wind
as the bush surrounds
its victim.
Then without warning
it erupts
consuming the object
along with itself
until they both wither and die.
One blade remains,
moving like a serpent
beginning the cycle anew.