Passing time

Photo of the sun setting in the horizon and a row of boats sailing on the ocean, as seen from the top of a hill.

Staring out at sea,
leaning on a wooden bench,
counting tiny sails.

Bay watch

photo of a natural bush around a bay

Day out by the bay:
when the blues overwhelm you
greenery brings calm.

High achievers

photo of the Skycity tower in Auckland and a waning moon next to it

City architects:
chasing after the high goals
taller than the moon.

Explosion

Photo of Rangitoto Island as seen from Mt. Hobson. — Rangitoto Island, as seen from Mt. Hobson

Child plays with wet paint;
tiny drop in the ocean
explosion of land.

Good giants

Photo of a large tree and a wooden bench bathed in its canopy.

Casting great shadows,
giants loom over our heads—
trees, summer relief.