Baby Bud
Small, green,
Inconspicuous.
Hard, tight,
Pattern interlocked.
Pregnant with…?
Growth and change
Expanding openness
Feathery fragility
Layers of ripples and folds
Attention-catching color
Scent of spicy sweetness
Julie Bonderov is a voracious reader who enjoys children, animals, music and color. She is an RN who has worked in local hospitals in pediatrics and as a school nurse. She enjoys encountering other cultures, languages and cuisine. Julie collects how to say, “Don’t cry.” in other languages.