Curried

close up photo of a sprig of a curry leaf plant — Curry leaves

A spice in its spine
carries the soul of curries—
one almighty leaf.

Growing

a cactus plant, with an arm growing upwards from a broken stump that had been growing sideways.

A cactus seeks light
reprioritises path—
pivotal moments.

Marked

a hard-skinned fruit, crinkled in the sun

Leaves its mark on you,
true exposure therapy—
just being outdoors.

Owner

photo of a small bird nest nestled between the branches of a rose bush

Pruning rose bushes
in my rental property—
birds have build homes there.

Bloom

closeup photo of the flowers on a mint plant

Roses have passed on,
my garden mint bears flowers—
little joys of life.