Survivor

photo of green trees on an old volcanic mountain — Mt. Hobson, Auckland

Big, strong, luscious trees:
new growth on old volcanoes—
phoenix earth, prevails.

Daggers

Close up photo of a bush of Pōhutukawa.

All over the place,
red daggers in our backyard:
Pōhutukawa.

Codependency

Photo of the Skycity in Auckland as seen through a canopy of trees.

A human wonder,
architectural marvel;
through majestic trees.

Sunrise

Photo of the sun rising behind the Skycity tower in Auckland, as seen from the suburbs.

Bright summer mornings,
sunrise on the horizon—
rays of happiness.

Public treasure

photo of Rangitoto Island as seen from behind a canopy of tree on Takapuna Beach — Rangitoto Island, Auckland

Hiding in plain sight
treasures we already own,
yet forget: mountains.