Drown

Photo of heavy, dark clouds on a beach, in a swirling motion.

Rounding up the troops,
marching to the horizon,
dark clouds drown the sun.

Chasing

close up photo of a small sunflower trying to bloom

We all try our best;
sunflower chases after
elusive sunshine.

Protection

Close up photo of the hills of saffron milk cap mushrooms.

Close-knit rib cages,
guarding treasures of the earth;
unbruised mushroom gills.

Playful

Photo of a tall Norfolk Island pine tree leaning to the side, but growing upwards.

Leaning to the side,
putting branches out of line—
a childish pine tree.

Comfort

Photo of a person walking into the sea, on a sunny day at the beach.

We all seek comfort:
human heads towards water;
ocean comes ashore.