Battle worn

close up photo of the trunk of a sequoia tree

Soft on the outside:
crinkles, crevices, and cracks—
solid tree inside

Expressive

Photo of a trimmed, leafless tree with its branches spread in all directions.

Limbs spread out in joy;
master of self-expression—
a tattered old tree.

Expedition

Photo of a gravel path with Australian native trees around the path.

Walkers embrace life,
leaning into the unknown—
a gravelly path.

Blooming

close up photo of a small white flower with about ten small petals, with more of the same flowers in the background

As shattered glassware,
breadcrumbs on the forest floor,
mushrooming flowers.

Musical

a hiking trail with tall, slender gum trees on either side of it

Natural talent,
as rhythmic whisper of gums,
percussionists.