Mesmerised

Close up photo of a purple photo with a small bee-like insect on it.

Though cold we linger
mesmerised by sequences—
bee and passer by.

Sunny

Close up photo of a sorrel flower with the sunlight on it.

Basks in the sunshine:
unassuming wood sorrel;
wandering writer.

Partnership

Close up photo of a couple of daisies on the ground, so close to each other that their petals are touching.

Alone, two daisies
holding one another up—
supportive couple.

Waking

Close up photo of a flower bud with the sun directly on it.

First ray of sunshine
on a windy winter’s day
flowers start to stir.

Burst

Close up photo of a marigold.

On cold winter days,
marigolds in street corners:
a burst of sunshine.