Comfort

Photo of a pair of leg warmers, one with a big hole where the heel should be.

Gifts from a loved one:
things with gaping holes in them;
we cling to comfort.

Balance

Close up photo of a cup of coffee with a swirling art.

Swirling in a cup,
yin and yang; coffee and milk—
a balancing act.

Arrival

Close up photo of a bunch of golden wattle flowers on the tree.

What perfect season—
baubles on the trees above;
golden wattle beams.

Protection

Close up photo of the hills of saffron milk cap mushrooms.

Close-knit rib cages,
guarding treasures of the earth;
unbruised mushroom gills.

See

Close up photo of a mushroom surrounded by weeds, all with few drops on them. The photographer’s phone and head is reflected on the mushroom.

If you watch closely,
pay attention to the world,
you’ll be reflecting.