Perfection

an exhibit at Illuminate Adelaide, a large half-bubble placed over a prominent statue in the city of Adelaide with the words "I love Adelaide" and lights all around it — One of the many exhibits at Illuminate Adelaide, 2022

A night so pristine,
all things bright and beautiful—
life in a bubble.

Cheers

close up photo of a smoking fire pit

Frosty winter night,
silent fire smoking within—
strangers at the pub.

Evolution

close up photo of an almond tree with fresh blossoms

Shrivelled and brittle,
trees abloom with liveliness—
winter shall pass too.

Impact

close up photo of a tree's bark with lots of scratches, scraws, and words carved into it

Just look around you,
nature’s everlasting scars—
gift from humankind.

Parched

Photo of a paddy field with lots of grass but no proper crops. While clouds appear to be streaming into the photo's frame — A field in south India. Ideally, should be brimming with crops. There’s been some rain, but not enough.

Clouds devoid of rain,
come sweeping into the fields—
farmers’ tears dried up.