Ironic

close up photo of a ocean marker at a beach, inscribed with the words, "permanent mark, penalty for interference, survey office of Queensland"

“Permanent marker;
penalty if interfered,”
says an invader.

Shine

Panoramic photo of a large tree, with sunlight shining through the branches.

Deep in the forest,
a goddess stands majestic,
sun shines through branches.

Colour

Photo of autumnal colours on trees and raindrops on a car window screen, as seen from the front passenger seat of a car.

Pinks, yellows, and greens,
road trips, autumn afternoons;
raindrops on windscreens.

Joy

Photo of a creek surrounded by trees near a pine forest, with the winter afternoon sun flittering through the branches.

Creek by the forest,
evergreens and leafless trees;
we enjoy the sun.

Silence

close up photo of a mushroom of unknown origin, its gills visible, on a bed of pine needles — I’ve no idea which mushroom this is. If you do, please comment below.

Noisy world parties;
in silence of forests far,
little mushrooms grow.