Aged

photo of a tree with its branches curved upwards, like a palm holding something

Arthritic fingers
shouldering the world’s burden—
ageing mother, earth.

Short-term

photo of a street name marked on a building. The street name is No Fixed Address Lane

We come from the void,
to the void we shall return—
permanent rentals.

Calm

photo of luscious trees around a lake

I shall sit all day—
give me a carpet of grass
without human caws.

Past

closeup photo of a hibiscus flower in a tree

Red as hibiscus,
bleeding out from deep within
memories of us

Easily missed

closeup photo of a multicoloured stone on Glenelg beach in Adelaide

A stone on the beach,
strong, vibrant, and loving life—
often stepped over.