Tree

photo of a jacaranda tree in full bloom with a few green leaves here and there — Jacaranda tree

Specks of greenery
spotted in a purple sea—
jacaranda blooms.

Native

photo of a Moreton Bay fig tree and its widespread roots — Moreton Bay fig or Moraceae, a species of trees endemic to eastern Australia

Engulfing the earth,
casting its roots far and wide,
native tree reclaims.

Showoff

photo of a tall gumtree just after the rain

With renewed vigour,
flaunts its luscious head of hair—
gumtree after storm.

Out

Photo of a double rainbow with dark clouds in the background

Braving through the storm,
painting the skies in rainbow,
the sun’s coming out.

Confidence

Standing on its own,
unabashed by staring eyes,
bald and bold blue gum.