Growing

panoramic photo of the ceiling of a glass dome, with a tree's overhanging canopy covering the right side of the image

An anomaly:
cutting through the symmetry,
tree outgrows buildings.

Whispering gums

Panoramic photo of a lemon scented gum against a blue sky dotted by clouds.

The neighbourhood watch;
as humankind passes by,
eucalypts whisper.

Loyal

Photo of a golden retriever sitting behind a locked wooden gate, waiting for its human to return home.

Humble guardian,
a fiercely protective dog—
parental instinct.

Caught

Photo of a large spider, against a blue sky, hanging from its web, cast between two trees.

Hanging on for life,
a spider web between trees—
stationary fly.

Giants

photo of a tree with a twisted truck and several strong branches expanding from its centre

Big, twisted egos,
slashing down tree after tree;
all humanity.