Us and them

panaromic photo of giant trees along a hiking trail, with the trees' roots visible and spreading above the ground

We conceal our roots
dyeing, deceiving ourselves—
ageing trees flaunt theirs.

Excitement

Photo of the view from the top of Sugarloaf Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand — Sugarloaf Reserve, Christchurch, New Zealand

Simple walking trails—
blood pumping and heart racing
vistas at the top.

Battle worn

close up photo of the trunk of a sequoia tree

Soft on the outside:
crinkles, crevices, and cracks—
solid tree inside

Flowering

Photo of a tree laden with pink flowers.

Little pink droplets
raining down on my back yard
a feast for the bees

Sail

photo of boats docked on the coast, with the sunset's last rays on top of the sails.

Summer sun kissed sails—
on shore I stand longingly
gently rippling waves.