Fine

Photo of an old dead tree’s trunk with new leaves growing on it.

Our earth will be fine:
from dead trees leaves sprout anew;
humanity won’t.

Sails

Photo of the Auckland city skyscrapers as seen from the other side of the river.

Across the water
smugly the city awaits,
for us to sail home.

Street

Photo of the electrical circuit box on the street with the words, “Where every stress is… (yaas) Queen Street” painted on it.

Just look hard enough
life gives us all comedy
even on the street.

Sky Tower

Photo of the Sky Tower in Auckland lit up against a dark sky. — Sky Tower, Auckland

Lighting up the sky,
optimists’ beacon of hope—
casino city.

Clarity

Photo of the sunlight reflecting off of the Skycity tower in Auckland.

When the sunlight hits,
sudden exposure blinds you—
darkness becomes clear.