Rise

first colours of sunrise above the clouds, as seen from a plane's window

Glimpse into heaven;
groggy, I wake to the voice—
morning, says pilot.

Drink up

photo of a glass coffee cup, half full, and a water bottle on a table at an airport

Double-dose caffeine
homeward on a long haul flight—
hydration is key.

Hollow

photo of a hollowed out mine in regional South Australia, as seen from a plane

We look on in awe
vast swathes of our countryside
hollowed out by mines

Past

Photo of a street mural depicting Singaporean children playing board games in their home in the 70s.

A different time—
echoes of a life gone by,
etched in street murals.

Expectant

Photo of a dog sitting on the doorstep of a house.

Expecting payment
for his work as guardian—
dog awaiting bones.