violet blush

sweet blush of my cheeks

hope blossoms eternally

our renewal sings

~

sky

dreaming of the sky

just a few rungs higher up

my infinity

Foreshadow

wind blows snows follow

wan November furlough

winter foreshadow

~

Autumn

Autumn's tender rays

whisper of summer's last days

fleeting memory

Ghost Town

The Last of Duncrief

Untold history

languishing into ruin

only ghosts remain

~

Not far from where I live, an old ghost town has almost disappeared back into the realms of history. Only a decrepit house stands where once hope flourished. No mill left to mark settler's dreams. No plaque planted to tell its tale. Just broken glass, battered boards and a hint of what could have been in small-town Ontario...

Frozen

frozen winter dreams

blanket the world in snowbanks

tough job for spring sun

~

Dancing Flames

everyone loves fire

like moths to a blazing sun

watch the dancing flames

Visitors

birds in flocks arrive

banded visitors aplenty

abundant reasons

fair cedar waxwing

dining on crab apples fine

a gift of breakfast

my treat to spy you

regal birds so prolific

please return once more

Affirmation

No slap on the wrist necessary. We are all fallible. Goal-setting is important, whether we reach the final mark or not. Sometimes we need to test things out before we figure out if it is a good fit or not. Or if our objective is even attainable.

Is my objective attainable? Well, with my attempt to write about What's On in London, the answer is possibly, but not probably I suppose. In theory it should be easy! I wrote articles for a client every Thursday highlighting what was going on around town, but I had it scheduled and, more importantly, charged for that service. I felt a certain level of responsibility to ensure that those posts went live when they were supposed to. 

As far as me writing them for myself and others here (for free), my will is slightly softer. I do want to do that, but life gets in the way. Paying clients come first. A given, as they help pay the bills. Children require a certain level of attention, as does my partner. I try to fit in personal goals, like hitting the gym, grocery shopping and occasional coffee dates with friends. My needs aren't high. But apparently neither is my drive.

So today I remind myself that - That is ok!

I can do whatever I set my mind to. If it doesn't get done today, maybe I'll do it tomorrow. Or maybe it's not worth doing at all...

~

a half-full jar

fills moments with joy and bliss

to balance sorrows

Frozen Heart

a heart cold as ice

suffers in winter's deep freeze

 may spring thaw its core

December Grey

line the world in steel

erase all the blunt edges

sink into silence

The Edge of My Seat

the edge of my seat

is my favourite place to

watch you grow and fly

~

My little daredevil inspired this post

with her antics in our crab apple tree

a few weeks ago.

That might have been our last spot of sunshine

and I'll hold onto it tight

as we ride out some wet & wild weather

tonight.

Hope Sandy hasn't washed all my bloggy friends away.

Be well

~

searching

~

heightened hiatus

of the almighty poetics

dried up written words

~

*Hope you find more words PK

Late Summer Days

Twirling and dancing,

I've 

skipped through summer. 

Laughter and smiles 

leading all the way.

From eastern excursions,

to 

miles west of home

it seemed perfection

graced all my days.

sand between my toes

sunshine on my shoulders fair

silence drowned the dawn

but dare I blink 

and spy this dream

fading into dusk

as autumn crowns 

the harvest morn

and 

toil resumes its thrust.

one cannot e'er lie

idle sleeping all their days

wake to life once more

Delphinium Dreams

Summer Blossoms straight

reaching for clear azure sky

delphinium dreams

~


If only they were mine
for all time
*

release

silent voices scream 

waging war in thoughts at night 

release to the dawn

vibrations

Positive vibrations

sneak into sedentary soul

Look, sunshine!

Have a fabulous weekend all

Keep positive thoughts 

Around you

at all

times

Peace

...

The Circle of Life

The circle of life

on scented petals of love

a daughter's gift

shine on

o' silvery moon

I am master of you to-

night. shine on

relentless you

whirling stormy days

hemmed in by starry nights

relentless you

~