Summer birth

Close up photo of broad beans growing on a plant, with the sun shining through the gaps in the plant.

Pregnant belly swells,
stretching out in the sunshine—
broad beans in labour.

Fresh

close up photo of an orange rose and rain droplets on its leaf.

A tear drop or two,
refreshes the mind and soul;
garden after rain.

Spring

Photo of lush grasslands, with a creek running through it and tall gumtrees around it. — Spring is here.

Sun shines; cloudless sky,
lush grass wave at passers by—
I sneeze all the way.

Recipe for success

Close up photo of a bowl of dried peas, and empty pea pods along the edge of the bowl.

All we ever need,
are peace, love, and vegetables—
better if homegrown.

Let it be

Close up photo showing new growth on a giant, old tree.

Dormant ancient tree,
ageing, greying, still standing:
life survives and thrives.