Consequences

wooden statue of a pigeon standing on top of an empty metal paint can, with a sign behind it leading to the exhibits within, reading, Lost landscapes — An exhibit at the Queen Victoria museum and Art Gallery in Launceston, Tasmania

As we lose landscapes,
stock up on gold and silver,
poorer we become.

Home ground

a leafless tree with its brances spread out

Every branch a home—
corellas, galas, magpies:
a family tree.

Human trash

Wooden sculpture of a pelican with discarded bottles and drink cans in its mouth. — Sculpture in the Queen Victoria Museum and Gallery, Launceston, Tasmania

Waddling by the shore,
scooping up crushed cans, bottles—
a pelican feasts.

Seeking

Photo of a full moon as seen over some fern trees at night.

Looks straight through my soul,
the iris of an eagle’s eye;
questioning full moon.

Disturbance

view of the South Esk River as seen from a walking trail in Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania — South Esk River as seen from a walking trail in Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania

Shattered by a stone,
perfect crystal clear waters;
tumor in love’s brain.