Cut

Close up photo of a paperbark tree — Paperbark, a native Australian tree.

All over the land,
gaping wounds and bleeding hearts—
cut trees; paper cuts.

Light

Photo of the full moon against a blue sky, early in the morning, and a lit street lamp casting a warm glow on the path.

Lighting my pathway,
brilliant full moon above;
street lamp, just in case.

Mysterious

close up photo of a dried banksia flower on a tree — A dried banksia flower

A grumpy old hag:
bit sinister, magical;
well-lived banksia.

Leaning in

Photo of a gum tree on the sidewalk, leaning across the road.

The leaning tower
of South Australian suburbs:
ancient eucalypt.

Dance

Photo of a leafless tree, with the early sunrise colours in the backdrop.

Wind scattering clouds,
like dancing stick figurines—
bony-limbed old tree.