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.

Fresh

close up photo of a thin layer of moss on an old tree stump

Tiny specks of green;
damp tree stump gets a jacket
all glossy—fresh moss.

Tall benefits

photo of a tall cyprus tree with its top lit up in the setting sunshine glow

Special hair colour:
golden with a tinge of green—
only for tall trees.

Sparkle

Screenshot of an Instagram post featuring a photo of a small green plant glinting in the sunshine. — Photo credit and inspiration: my friend, Revs.

Soaking up sunshine,

stiff, dark, and bitter green leaves

sparkle from within.

Dying

Close up photo of dried ferns, still in the tree.

Shrinking in silence
fern curls up in the forest
alone in hospice