Above the clouds, the sun peeks through. October 2014.
Beckoning me to the light, the sun shines
Pulling the covers over my head, I hide
Drawing me into the deep, sleep hovers
Shutting my eyes closed, I drift
Blood.
It’s a new day.
I am home now,
but all I see is blood.
The beanie cuddles the dark whispers of your hair
tenderly hiding those surgical scars
where staples gripped skin together
years of suffering clipped away
in your gentle smile,
You conquer.
The violet veins on your hands Continue reading
where to from here? (winter 2008)
Panting, you shuffled in.
Flushed cheeks, silver hair
Eyebrows furrowed
Rocking back and forth Continue reading
some things that only God understands…
What does it take
to change a life
from within?
Young and fearless
those 3 words,
inscribed on your chest
Invincible you were
til one day,
gun shots fired Continue reading
one of my fav autumn walks. 2008
Plucked off by the wind,
yellow leaves flutter,
twirl in circles upon descent,
speckle across the street
I walk towards Thoreau path Continue reading
larger than life piano. montreal botanical garden.
Where did summer go? Can you stay for awhile?
Sand in our toes, we slurped ice cream by the beach
on warm, sleeveless nights, we lingered, walked a mile
green mountains, or city lights, all in our reach. Continue reading
Crossing the Street in Hong Kong, 2009
When the world passes by,
it doesn’t seem to care.
It revolves, without pause,
not a glimpse, not a stare.
I walk forward while
they all whizz by
a blurring sea of faces
none I recognize
in bright jerseys and caps
so eager, so merry,
how could they possibly know
all the burdens I carry?
Searching for Substance 