Wet

photo of a mug full of coffee in front of a glass window with a green garden view beyond

Rainy good mornings,
warm coffees, teary farmers
La Niña summers.

Pruning

close up photo of a large pink rose against a cloudy sky

Joys of gardening:
rose by any other name,
would be as prickly.

Respect

close up photo of the flowers of a chandelier plant, also known as mother of millions — Chandelier plant, also known as mother of millions

Mother of millions,
overarching chandelier,
bows for the royal.

Coverage

photo of a leafless tree with a blue sky in the background and a few clouds

Naked tree branches,
scratching the surface of skies—
seeking cloud cover.

Unwelcome

close up phot oof a sorrel flower growing through a nasturtium flower — A sorrel grows through a nasturtium—both are considered introduced, invasive plants in Australia

Invasive species,
take over each other’s space—
common garden weeds.