Monthly Archives: January 2012

O, the blue of sky, with white clouds tossed Like puffs of foam, fluffed high; The blue of sea, with white sails furled “Mid seagulls scream and cry. O, the tangy scent of salted cod, Steeped fresh with the salt … Continue reading →

Be still my heart and fret not what betides you: The shout of joy, the song of love or sorrow’s wail. Each one was made to reach for new tomorrows-, To drink the cup of woe and strive to find … Continue reading →

November often marks a month Of unloved days ‘ti true. Bt look around and listen well For sounds will call to you. The tapping of a woodpecker; The lisping of a wren The chatting of a nutting squirrel; The shouts … Continue reading →

Let me catch the quiver of a shaking poplar tree. How a tiny whisper makes the branches start, Till the sunlight startles a new leaf all a-quiver As it glistens on its light green underpart. Let me have a poplar … Continue reading →

School Road, they call it now. It reaches to the water’s edge. Frothing foam, swirling tides reach out To rip the rag weed and the sage. School Road whose vision extends far Beyond the span of years-, Where children frolicked … Continue reading →

I was walking down the street of a little town one day When I happened to look up to see you cross my way Sunshine glinting on your hair, laughter in your eyes Took me oh so unaware, caught me … Continue reading →

The desert heat is dry, bone dry! It parches all around. The baked rock reflects the heat Which holds the rain just out of reach And turns it into nothingness Above the wasted ground. High o’er the desert, clear and … Continue reading →

The children have their rabbits, their kitten and their dog. Oftentimes you’ll see them with a wriggling pollywog; With a rod swung o’er a shoulder, a can of worms for bait, Go trudging down a dusty road before the morn … Continue reading →