Leaves unfurled, greedy for air.
Meaning: The part of the plant that grows on the stem and absorbs sunlight to make food opened up or spread out because it wanted more than it needed of the air around it.
Choice of Words: Leaves are the part of a plant that grows on the stem and absorbs sunlight to make food, unfurled means to open up or spread out, and greedy means wanting more than you need.
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