Human trash

Wooden sculpture of a pelican with discarded bottles and drink cans in its mouth. — Sculpture in the Queen Victoria Museum and Gallery, Launceston, Tasmania

Waddling by the shore,
scooping up crushed cans, bottles—
a pelican feasts.

Elite retreat

Photo of an artificial lake with water plants with a view of fern trees and holiday cottages in the distance. As seen from a golf course within the resort. Grindelwald Village, Tasmania — A holiday resort in Grindelwald Village, Tasmania

Idyllic photos,
holiday in the resort;
far from natural.

Seeking

Photo of a full moon as seen over some fern trees at night.

Looks straight through my soul,
the iris of an eagle’s eye;
questioning full moon.

Disturbance

view of the South Esk River as seen from a walking trail in Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania — South Esk River as seen from a walking trail in Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania

Shattered by a stone,
perfect crystal clear waters;
tumor in love’s brain.

Veteran

closeup photo of fallen autumn leaves with the tree in the background

A fallen soldier,
looking up to the others,
hoping, autumn leaf.