Storm

Photo of dark clouds gathering on a beach, with a small group of surfers in the distance standing on the shore.

The surfers convene:
brewing up a thunderstorm,
shady clouds gather.

Cut

Close up photo of a paperbark tree — Paperbark, a native Australian tree.

All over the land,
gaping wounds and bleeding hearts—
cut trees; paper cuts.

Light

Photo of the full moon against a blue sky, early in the morning, and a lit street lamp casting a warm glow on the path.

Lighting my pathway,
brilliant full moon above;
street lamp, just in case.

Play

Expressive morning;
canvas in a toddler’s care:
a game of colours.

Chill

Close up photo of the fruits of a jacaranda tree, hanging in a wire fence, like Christmas baubles on a tree.

Baubles on a fence
feeling the chill in the air
it’s Christmas in May.