Like no one’s watching

Photo of a line of gum trees at sunrise, gently swaying in the breeze.

Dancing to sunrise,
grooves to birdsong in the breeze—
lemon-scented gum.

Prime

photo of the village landscape with green and brown patches

Amidst green patches,
stripped of life; bald surfaces,
prime real estate.

Forests

photo of a forest as seen from a passing bus

A protective force
on the outskirts of our towns—
forests no one knows.

Right of way

Photo of a big old tree slightly leaning towards a walking trail leading into the bush.

A tree in my way
I wondered swerving around;
my way was in its.

Shade

Photo of a hiking trail during the early afternoon, through a canopy of oak trees.

Stands the mighty oak
under the scorching sunshine
sprinkling shade on me.