Frozen

close up photo of the ice crystals on frozen mushrooms

Little icicles,
at end of their frozen world,
cling on for dear life.

Brave

Close up photo of a small head of cauliflower, some of its leaves chewed by bugs.

With dumb bravado,
standing up to the big bugs,
small cauliflower.

Magic

Photo of a large gumtree against a lot of clouds in the background.

Swallowing light whole,
spewing clouds from every limb,
tree stands, magical.

Climber

Close up photo of a black ant on a broad bean plant.

Mighty hiker ant,
climbing mountains every day—
while I watch in awe.

Balanced

close up photo of the flowers of a rocket (arugala) plant

Flowers don’t worry;
lose their equilibrium—
if bees don’t love them.