Strewn

Photo of large deciduous tree, with vibrant orange leaves on the tree as well as strewn on the ground.

Let a toddler eat,
they’ll share with the whole carpet;
trees dropping their leaves.

Gossiping

Photo of a giant tree with several branches extending out, as seen from the base of the tree.

Yawning and stretching
old trees hang around idly
gossiping with leaves.

Words of wisdom

Photo of two trees, one deciduous and leafless and another a Norfolk Island pine.

Beauty does not last
deciduous tree explains;
young Norfolk pine nods.

Guardians

photo of a tall church, just before sunrise

Ancient guardians
towering over traffic—
churches on sidewalks.

Bonus

photo of the Auckland sky scape lit up by the sunset

Sun-kissed cityscape;
happily homebound at five,
an autumn bonus.