Fog

Photo of a plane’s wing, flying through mild fog, as seen through the plane’s window.

I wake to engines—
inside, my brain fog clears up,
outside it descends.

Bridge

Photo of a little concrete path built a little way into the beach, with Rangitoto Island visible in the distance.

Though we build bridges
often we fall a bit short—
in concrete and life.

Shine

Afternoon sunlight
fades into the horizon—
ocean rocks shine bright.

Flowers

close up photo of a couple of pink and white flowers on the bush, with more flowers in the background

Freshly flowers bloom:
vibrant whites and perfect pinks
and tiny black ants.

Festive

Photo of a Pōhutakawa tree.

Pōhutakawa:
every day feels like Christmas,
walking tree-lined streets.