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Thriving

photo of a large climbing tree that's taken over an electricity pole

Trees send a message
colonising a light post—
they thrive despite us.

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N Unplugged Leave a comment January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 1 Minute

Consumed

close up photo of tiger lillies in a bush

My garden tiger,
vibrant orange tiny stripes—
consumed by lilies.

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N Unplugged Leave a comment January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 1 Minute

Performance

close up photo of the bud of a bottle brush flower
Bottlebrush flower bud

As the curtains rise,
sunlight streams into the folds—
young bottlebrush sings.

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N Unplugged Leave a comment January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 1 Minute

Formication

close up photo of the stalk of a sunflower, as seen from behind, with a few ants on it

Ants on tiny hairs,
crawling in search of nectar—
do sunflowers feel?

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N Unplugged 1 Comment January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 1 Minute

Fascinated

close up photo of a small cucumber on the plant

As the newly born,
mesmerised by a finger—
me, in my garden.

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N Unplugged Leave a comment January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 1 Minute

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