Worthwhile

The South Esk River as seen from the Cataract Walk, Launceston, Tasmania — The South Esk River as seen from the Cataract Walk in Launceston, Tasmania

Slow flowing water,
splash and gurgle on the rocks,
a view to live for.

Beat away

a small spider web in the cracks of a tree bark — Tailrace park, Launceston, Tasmania

Lies a thumping heart,
between broken crevices,
thumping to be heard.

Strong foundations

Suspension bridge to the Duck Reach Power Station, Launceston, Tasmania

Though old, still steady,
bridging chasms between the worlds,
ancestral power.

Unfurling

video of fog evaporating in the morning sun — Mornings in Launceston, Tasmania

Curtains rise slowly,
a world prepares for wonder;
morning in the hills.

Trees of life

a small cyprus tree next to a much taller one, Capital Hill in Canberra

A shadowed cyprus
sheltered between its role models;
stunted middle child.