Us and them

panaromic photo of giant trees along a hiking trail, with the trees' roots visible and spreading above the ground

We conceal our roots
dyeing, deceiving ourselves—
ageing trees flaunt theirs.

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.

Battle worn

close up photo of the trunk of a sequoia tree

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

Green

Photo of vibrant green canopies over the Avon River in Christchurch, New Zealand. — Christchurch, New Zealand. Known as the garden city.

The garden city
master designer at work:
green on green on green.

Flowering

Photo of a tree laden with pink flowers.

Little pink droplets
raining down on my back yard
a feast for the bees