Solitude

Fresh as the sun beam on an early spring morn
Precious as a mother's caress when forlorn
Deep like the mysteries of the dark skies cast
My solitude has come to me at last


An empty canvass to fill with thoughts
A moment's leisure or a fleeting hour
Reflections ripple like beats of a song
I cherish this solitude for it won't last long


The books and the trails I bring along
The sparrow's chirps and my bicycle's horn
Have me for companion which is the best of all
Even in solitude, alone I am not!


First I am within and then I am without
Cleansing, purging what does not belong
Recycle my feelings to positive thoughts
I love my solitude, wherever I'm about.

Memoir Of The Days When The Stars Shone And The Hyenas Laughed

It was a breath of fresh air, so to speak.

Three days of amalgamation with the elements : living in a tent that wouldn't close, barbecuing on an indifferent flame, forgetting to bring sugar with our goodies, swimming in the near freezing water, trekking to the dock in the pitch of dark with our flash lights turned off (hence falling on the way), bathing in exactly 43 seconds cause after that the shower dispensed cold water, the garbage bag torn apart by a nocturnal visit from an attentive raccoon (or bear!) ..... :)

I have camped before. This time was something else, it was nearly perfect. I felt welcomed, like I belong. I was home. The silence was glorious. The lake understood me. The conversations concise, meaningful. It was a resting place for every aching soul. The islands beckoned, the water seduced, the colorful canoes enticed.

Who could resist such charms? I submitted myself to the pleasures. Felt a calm rush through me. My heart overpowered my being and for a few moments I felt at ease. My mind stopped talking.

The skies graciously presented a spectacular display of millions of stars, arranged in a pattern that would be pleasing to my eyes. To tell me I was special, they threw in a couple shooting stars into the mix.

The morning lake did justice to its name. Silent. Beautiful and serene, it said so much by saying nothing : like a perfect companion.

A visit to an antique store and some souvenirs later, the return to my seemingly 'normal' life commenced. But I was smiling.

That night back home, enthralled and exhausted, I lay my tired body on the soft comfort of my California bed. Gratitude filled me, along with a pleasant realization of how much I have. I closed my eyes. Sleep visited in less than eight seconds.

Ice-cream Truck

 
He sells his love
on an ice-cream truck
Two cents per person
Zero if you're hot


He rings his bell
Declares his bid
Stringing on our hearts
Adding chocolate to the mix


This hot summer day
I hope he'll see me
As he drips flavors on a cone
I melt just like his ice-cream
  

My Sun

You are like my sun
Filling me up with your light
Keeping me warm with your love
Only to set on me some day...

You are like the soft breeze
Bringing me the garden's fragrance
Gently caressing me as you move
But you're bound to pass me by some day...

You are a traveler
Meeting me at a crossroad
Giving my life new meaning...
Only to walk on by some day

I may be your solace today
But will you come back for me?
Am I but a passing pleasure
Or is my love your final treasure

Will you be my fortress
my unflinching rock, my savior...
Can I place my feeble heart in your care
and know that your love is here to stay.

Never Enough

The grinding the sweating

it gets too much

the craving the longing

its never enough

We love like animals

its in our blood

Its never enough

how i need your love

your body on mine

the electric touch

my sighs your thrusts

it ain't enough

We love like animals

its in our blood

Its never enough

how i need your love

my hands on your back

me all engulfed

how you make me yours

with the way you make your love

We love like animals

its in our blood

Its never enough

how i need your love

Unknow You

Knowing you is daunting
Reaching you impossible
Having you is a mirage
Keeping you impractical

You are bigger than my love
You run deeper than the universe

You were a mystery
Now an obsession
You were simple
Now intangible
You were mine
Now another's

What brought me to you
is now pulling me back
I'll never mean as much
I'll never be satisfied

it's time to let go
there's no getting through
wanna go back to the start
baby I'd like to unknow you. 

The Canadian Winter 2015

Nature is ruthless
In all its mighty might
It humbles your selfish pride
And shows you who's to your right


Overheard at a pedestrian red light, while dealing with the early morn' Canadian winter, trying to keep pace with the downtown wind gone wild -

woman 1: the real feel is like, -40 today

woman 2: why choose canada? why are we not in california or something?

man: I blame my parents

woman 2: yea me too! they obviously didn't do their research well before deciding on canada!

made me go 'ummm' :)

The Healing Touch

Make me the healing touch

for your hurt and battered self

My love could be your elixir

It would put your worries to rest

Your aching soul needs respite

My touch will bring it back hope

The world forgot about you my dear

I know of ways to mend your wound

So give me your hand and your time

I will keep your faith safe

Begin to feel my love darling

Your world is about to change

Night Drive

I'm driving on. The darkness of the winding road invites me in. The lights go by. They seem in a rush...Go on, turn on the radio. I hope you remember me in a jazz song...Look at those lovers kissing. They look like us. Are we them?

The familiarity feels new. I wonder if this will last. But then nothing does....The sweet silence of the passing streets chills me. It's beautiful here. You're next to me. I don't want this night to end.

We've lost our way now. But we discover a new turn together. This will be 'our' gulley. Promise me when you're here again, you'll think of me.

You take the wheel now....while I get consumed by the night. The moon has shed its inhibitions ...perhaps in celebration of us.

On and on we go...So glad you hopped in for a ride.

We pause for a view. Sink it all in. We've fallen in love with the night. We fall in love tonight.

Drive on now. There's nowhere to go but the end. No rush.

(Maybe this will last? But then nothing does…)