Gone

Close up photo of an almond, still intact and on the tree.

Season’s first almond,
as smooth as bearskin carpets—
bird bitten too soon.

Paper

cropped photo of the Australian citizenship document, featuing only the coat of arms, the text Commonwealth of Australia, Australian Citizenship Act, 2007, and Australian Citizenship

A piece of paper;
all humanity is bound
by art, words, and ink.

Consistent

Close up photo of a lemon and a few buds on the same branch, as seen from below.

The mature rise up;
learning is perennial—
the young ones watch on.

Unrestrained

photo of the sun setting in the horizon

Weekly team meetings;
clouds seldom contain the sun—
fireball in my throat.

Survival

Close up photo of a pea pod, four young peas visible in the afternoon sunlight.

Winter adventure:
across the English Channel,
four peas in a pod.