Mesmerised

Close up photo of a purple photo with a small bee-like insect on it.

Though cold we linger
mesmerised by sequences—
bee and passer by.

Sunny

Close up photo of a sorrel flower with the sunlight on it.

Basks in the sunshine:
unassuming wood sorrel;
wandering writer.

Resilient

photo of an armond tree in full bloom, leaning towards the sun

Hardy almond grows
leaning towards the sunshine—
survivor mindset.

Partnership

Close up photo of a couple of daisies on the ground, so close to each other that their petals are touching.

Alone, two daisies
holding one another up—
supportive couple.

Great war

Photo of a suburban road with a line power poles on one side and a row of gum trees on the other. — A Stobie pole is a power line pole built using two steel beams with concrete in between them. It was invented by James Cyril Stobie as an alternative to traditional poles due to a shortage of suitable timber in South Australia. It’s still widely prevalent in the state and some other Australian cities.

Facing off in style:
gum trees versus Stobie poles,
a battle for life.