Finding peace

image of a walking steps trail in the Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania — Cataract Gorge, Launceston

Weaving through bushes—
huffing, puffing, racing heart,
calm and clear the head.

Teenage earth

image of a large, red mushroom in Haig Park, Canberra

Beautiful pimples,
breaking out from the earth’s crust—
dry weather symptoms.

Floored

image of an autumn tree, with a branch broken and on the ground

As gust against waves,
ever-changing autumn leaves,
sweep you off your feet.

Uncanny parallels

a bud in a public garden bed, Launceston, Tasmania

Vulnerable bud—
exposed in a garden bed—
a heart locked away.

Timely visitor

a photo that shook before it was properly captured, resulting in streaks of light against a dark sky

A picture shaken,
neon streaks across the sky—
ageing hands concede.