Magic

Photo of a large gumtree against a lot of clouds in the background.

Swallowing light whole,
spewing clouds from every limb,
tree stands, magical.

Climber

Close up photo of a black ant on a broad bean plant.

Mighty hiker ant,
climbing mountains every day—
while I watch in awe.

Balanced

close up photo of the flowers of a rocket (arugala) plant

Flowers don’t worry;
lose their equilibrium—
if bees don’t love them.

Buzzing

Close up photo of a bee, swarming around a bright yellow flower.

Head in the flowers,
working to save the planet—
bees don’t make a scene.

Flash

Photo of pink clouds at sunset, with old suburban houses and trees in the foreground.

Showing off like teens,
catching sunsets in their hairs;
old suburban homes.