Thriving

Photo of the rocks in the ocean, covered with green seaweeds, and the tops of the feet of the photographer visible on the rocks. O’Sullivan Beach, Adelaide, South Australia.

Amidst rolling waves,
swaying to the ocean’s roar—
seaweeds, humans, thrive.

Far

photo of the ocean from a boardwalk — Hallett Cove beach, South Australia

In my own trapped mind,
a sailboat in the distance,
ocean between us.

Escape

close up photo of a round fruit on a tree, surrounded by big leaves

Sitting amidst leaves,
camouflaged comfortably,
fruit avoids the birds.

Break

photo of the sunset as seen through the slats of window blinds

Between window slats,
seeing things I’ve been blind to—
never leaving home.

Co-existence

close up photo of one of the last wisteria flowers in a plant, in the first weeks of summer

Climbs up a ladder,
takes support when it’s given—
wisteria thrives.