Pal

a large spider (called the social huntsman ) on a wall — A Social Huntsman (really, that’s what they’re called)

No one is alone
there’s a friend every corner
sociable huntsmen

Alive

photo of a gumtree against a greyish, cloudy sky

Ancient shades of gum
dull sketch on a grey canvas
teeming with new life

Trees of life

a small cyprus tree next to a much taller one, Capital Hill in Canberra

A shadowed cyprus
sheltered between its role models;
stunted middle child.

Fighter

a single eucalypt tree standing against a blue sky, Canberra

Battling with the blues,
fifty shades of greenery;
therapist, nature.

Explore

raindrops on a plum tree, Canberra

Life’s hidden treasures,
little moments on sidewalks;
rain drops on fruit trees.