Exceptional After the destruction of a deadly bushfire, hope returns Rebirth by Navada      ABC Contest Winner

. Little newborn leaves burst forth from a burned, blackened stump Magic little sprigs remind us that life can never be fully extinguished Never underestimate the power of nature to overcome tragedy Oracles and seers nod sagely as the cycle recommences Phoenixes rise from the ashes once more Writing Prompt Write a five line poem that creates a mood, picture, or feeling. The first word of each line is in alphabetical order. Line 5 can begin with any letter. ABC Contest Winner Author Notes Australia regularly experiences deadly bushfires, like the ones in 2009 that killed 173 people in my home state of Victoria. The regeneration of the forests is a powerful reminder that hope exists and renewal is inevitable, despite the loss and the grief that lingers.

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