Warm

photo of the sun as seen from below with a single white cloud near it, with a large windmill visible in the image

Go well, dear white clouds
bravely chasing the full sun—
scorching, I crave shade.

Green pastures

Photo of the city of Wellington as seen from the top of a hill, standing near a sprawling tree which is visible in the top right of the photo.

Standing by a tree,
looking out at the buildings—
seeking green pastures.

Farewell

Photo of the ocean, as seen from the road with clouds spread out, appearing as if to move left to right.

Windiest city:
clouds sweeping to fare me well,
dog chases the car.

Graffiti

Photo of a wall in an alleyway in Wellington, New Zealand, with the words, “Some graffiti here would be cool!” graffitied on it. — Random alley in Wellington, New Zealand.

Acts of defiance:
drawing thoughts on alley walls—
an urban “problem”.

Price

Photo of the parliament building of New Zealand in Welling.

Grandiose buildings:
thousand-dollar suits and boots;
cost of living bills.