Right of way

Photo of a big old tree slightly leaning towards a walking trail leading into the bush.

A tree in my way
I wondered swerving around;
my way was in its.

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