Zen boat

Photo of an Auckland ferry approaching the dock, with other smaller boats in the background. — Auckland ferry

Hanging out at sea—
grounded but head in the clouds,
boats live the zen life.

Action

Close up photo of a pink poppy in full bloom, as seen from the side. There are hanging wisteria flowers in the background.

Soaking up the sun,
poppy springs into action:
my garden blossoms.

New life

Close up photo of new leaves growing on an old chilli plant.

My chilli has sprung:
she held her breath all winter,
now her leaves exhale.

Joy

Close up photos of big white daisies, indirectly lit by a street light at night.

Glowing from within,
white daisy in the darkness;
heart full of happy.

Bean

Close up photo of a broad bean plant, with dried flowers and tiny bean pods. — Broad beans

Pretty flowers die
as tiny bean pods emerge—
spring has done its job.