The veins of our world,
well hidden from human touch—
fault lines in Southland.
Mother
You’d think the earth’s fine,
carpeted in greenery;
she’s shaking inside.
Chill
Chilling on the stairs
bit out of his element,
the water dragon.
Hope
A life of darkness;
vibrant flower on a vine—
sheds light in our lives.
Care
Some water, some food,
delivered daily with care;
humans and their plants.