Tree Breathe
by Rachael Naomi
trees breathe we breathe
undulate between us
there’s a heavenly aroma
māhoe tī touka hangehange
creatures of the sky
& land & sea
breathe in time
to the ancient beat
roots grasp the earth
limbs stretch to the sky
cling to time
when in harmony
we dwelled
POET PROFILE
Rachael Naomi is an artist, poet and curator based in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Rachael’s practice explores the dual art of both seeing and reading through her visual poetry, fusing gouache, ink, acrylic or cross-stitch with the artistic nature of letters, words and symbols, characterised by a cursive script.
Rachael feels connected to genetic memories of her ancestor scribes and has a deep connection to the land, the trees, the hills, and the sea before her eyes.
Rachael is a former Emcee of Poetry Live! and is on their advisory committee.