Storm coming

Photo of Currumbin beach in the Gold Coast, taken from the rocks at dusk with dark and stormy clouds gathering in the distant horizon.

Dark clouds amassing:
surfers moan and tourists groan;
storm chasers rejoice.

Ironic

close up photo of a ocean marker at a beach, inscribed with the words, "permanent mark, penalty for interference, survey office of Queensland"

“Permanent marker;
penalty if interfered,”
says an invader.

Warmth

Photo of a path of luscious pine trees in the middle of a large area of sand by the beach.

Patch of greenery
in expansive sandy bay;
coffee on cold days.

Home

Photo of a tall tree, with spreading branches, stood by the footpath.

Stands unassuming,
in the middle of the path,
giant tree at home.

Yearning

photo of a pandanus palm tree in the foreground and the ocean in the background

Weeping pandanus,
leans in towards the ocean—
yearns for sea spray’s kiss.