The winds of Autumn are grand indeed The powers of which, all must heed With the sound of an oncoming train And in the appearance of wind and rain The damage done can smart many a wallet Destroying houses thought once to be solid But in its strength there's also beauty And in the wind, … Continue reading My Favourite Seasons
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The Ring
As I cull my belongings to own less and less I dream of one day clearing all of my mess Donating many things to various charities here Pack most of my things and send them my gear What can't be sold, I send to the trash What can be sold, I try to make cash … Continue reading The Ring
The Fiery Dragon
The fire was magnificent, almost magical, as it appeared to soar higher toward the sky. I should have been following the crowd as they ran in the opposite direction trying to outrun this fast paced fury, driven on by the wind, but I just stood there, entranced. I watched as it approached with a hunger … Continue reading The Fiery Dragon
My Favourite Cake
When I think of the cakes abound My taste buds tingle at the sound Of all the well known much loved sweets Like Black Forest and other treats The one that makes my heart most ache Is the creamy classic cheesecake With a crunchy biscuit-based crumb All filled with cream cheese oh so yum Topped … Continue reading My Favourite Cake
The Bus Trip
The bus trip that took me to my mother was a journey of mixed emotions. It was a ride I loved because for every minute that I was on that bus, I was a minute closer to seeing my mother again. Spending valuable time with her, even if neither of us said very much, just … Continue reading The Bus Trip
Separation
Many years ago, in a poem, I briefly mentioned that my relationship with my mother, towards the end of our closeness, was like a deer letting go of her fawn. Through my entire youth, I cherished my mother; my Anyu. She was my best friend, my sister, my angel and confidante. She was my soulmate. … Continue reading Separation
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