Great war

Photo of a suburban road with a line power poles on one side and a row of gum trees on the other. — A Stobie pole is a power line pole built using two steel beams with concrete in between them. It was invented by James Cyril Stobie as an alternative to traditional poles due to a shortage of suitable timber in South Australia. It’s still widely prevalent in the state and some other Australian cities.

Facing off in style:
gum trees versus Stobie poles,
a battle for life.

Hide

Photo of the afternoon sun peaking through a flowering almond tree.

Buried in sorrow
although you hide from the world
the sun finds your face.

Waking

Close up photo of a flower bud with the sun directly on it.

First ray of sunshine
on a windy winter’s day
flowers start to stir.

Lessons

Close up photo of a small pea plant with two flowers, climbing on a metal fence.

In turbulent times
holding on just by a thread
peas preach to humans.

Early bloom

Close up photo of almond tree flowers with the sun setting in the background.

Camera’s ready:
spring is still a while away,
almond blossoms smile.