Mysterious

close up photo of a dried banksia flower on a tree — A dried banksia flower

A grumpy old hag:
bit sinister, magical;
well-lived banksia.

Banksia

Close up photo of the leaves of a banksia tree. — Banksia, a native Australian tree named after the European botanist, Joseph Banks.

Native wild flora
dotted along city streets—
ode to tourist Banks.

Flying

Photo of multiple Qantas airplanes waiting on the apron, as seen from the window seat of a plane, Qantas logos visible on their tails.

Flying kangaroo,
returning homeward those tired
souls with deep pockets.

Extend

photo of a giant fig tree's trunk and roots sprawled on the ground

Fisher seeks fresh food,
casting a line far and wide,
giant tree does, too.

Wildlife

Photo of a wallaby in a suburban street, standing on the front lawn of a house.

Startled at first sight
wide-eyed with piqued interest,
wilderness meets life.