Company

View from the top of Sugarloaf Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand, with two lanky weeds in the foreground, swaying in the wind. — Sugarloaf Reserve, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Alone, two large weeds
leaning into each other—
on top of the world.

Finding your feet

Photo of a rocky hiking trail strewn with dried, yellowing, leaves.

Treading new pathways,
slipping into adventure:
dried leaves on old rocks.

Coat

Photo of a mountain covered in trees. Sugarloaf reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Like moss on a rock
mountains blanketed with trees
protect life within.

Trail

Photo of a winding mountain. Road, ass seen from a hiking trail along the road. The Harry Ell walk in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Long and winding roads
journey of sharp turns and twists—
life’s a hiking trail

Excitement

Photo of the view from the top of Sugarloaf Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand — Sugarloaf Reserve, Christchurch, New Zealand

Simple walking trails—
blood pumping and heart racing
vistas at the top.