less trees.
fewer animals.
diminished compassions.


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a striped snout at a hole in
the trunk of the African tulip.
a squirrel examines the morning,
turns back from the vehicle rush.


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red seeds of the coral wood tree
clot the tarred road.
they won't root.
one pockets them.


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on the cement water tank,
around 50 greyheads spitting caws
pockmark the morning.



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a sombre, evening sun
slips behind shelves of clouds,
office hours over.