Swan

It glides on the lake

majestic, free to roam past

the city's chatter

 

Trees on Rocks

on a frigid day

bare, leafless, stoic, they wait

for spring's renewal

 

Swans' Faith

they don't worry for

every need comes from the lake

food, peace, contentment

let's trust nature too

have faith in us, in others

in our blessed earth

 

Metal Rod

stubborn, it stands out 

part of construction debris 

to stop erosion

holding on, battling

waves, constantly trying to

dislodge its ego

 

Beach Rocks

heavily they rest

impervious to the constant

barrage of pressure

 

Nature in the City

nature-filled city

harmony within our reach

to find inner peace

 

Marsh

sun-lit grass grows roots 

in stagnant pool, spreads the marsh

in circular growth

 

Tall Grass

despite winter's freeze 

tall grass and cat tails rise up

sunlight's spectral sheen

 

Early Moon

lone pearl preens, vain, bold

fades in the sun's gold splendour

waits for night to glow

 

Light and Shadow

Light breaks out shadows

they clash till drab blocks crumble

with positive views

 

Sunlight

golden circles sway

over sluggish, sunken rocks

surface gems lie deep

 

Duck to Water

content on the slosh

 paddling on waves of sun lines 

from the flock's vision

 

Reflected Tree

hardened tree loosens

dances in reflected waves

arcane deliverance

 

Snow Play

snow play, carefree fun

winter's cool, diverting spell

mercy from the storm

 

Snowfall

veil of snow swathes all

in diaphanous chiffon

secretive, mystic

 

Tree and Bench

towering pine's bench

through each season's aches and joys

waits to comfort us

 

Golden City

They watch their future

alone, together, they dream

of richer sunsets

 

Humber Bay Arch Bridge

walk above the tides

let the lake flush your sorrow

keep your heart sky-high

 

Manicured Landscape

tired eyes welcome

lines, curves of blue, green and taupe

clear simplicity

 

Faith in Nature

Nature's constancy

from brutal to beautiful

reflections of faith

 

Ready to go

Waiting with wheels, wings

they endure storm, hail, and wind

ready for the ride

 

Splash

like continuous waves,

we splash against bad habits

try to erode them

we battle against

mindsets, search for renewal

amid turbulence

 

Weightless Clouds

clouds brighten, weightless

in glorious sun's perspective

better times ahead

 

Fiery Twigs

fiery twigs bow to

velvet snow adorned with stones

contrast's engagement

 

Snow Covered Rocks

we're snowed rocks, subdued

with cold sheen, brilliant with warmth

broken with friction

 

Ice Dragon

ice sharp wings drip from

driftwood, nature's art salient

dragon in my eyes

 

Icicles

shards rise, snap the air

see-through layered skirts light up

frozen bloom with frills

 

Sand, Rocks, Trees, Lake, Sky

sand, rocks, trees, lake, sky

parts of us to seek, perceive

draw peace in conflicts

 

Beach Sculptures

Man's designs on beach

filter sunlight, break the lines

shift minds playfully

 

Ice Flowers

ice flowers and pearls

wonders of a freezing day

beauty in coldness

 

Snowy Day

white washed but cleansed in

nature's endless renewal

ride out the challenge

 

Calmly Fly

calmly fly over

treacherous rocks, rumbling waves, risks

fear not, spread your joy

 

Fusion

separate, they grow

fusing with steady ripples

wrapped in sun's ardour

 

Humber Bay Lighthouse

Guiding wanderers

lighting paths in different ways

flashing sky's radiance

 

The Loner

Lone rebel defies

labels, mating conventions

freedom his play ground

 Humber Bay Park East

City Jungle

Wild forest untamed

below the buildings' cold stares

surreal lake reflects 

Woman at Sea

She looks for answers

water and trees speak of trust

love, forgiveness, growth

 

Promontory

it juts on the lake

a shark pushing boundaries

with us on its back

Waves

 

they swell and splash along the pebbly beach

keep unfurling, relentless, rhythmic

whispers from a distant ocean

my love by my side, his eyes chartreuse

his touch, warm cordial through the plague

his lips ... ah smooth intense wine

we hear music in the rush of waves

soak up the scent of aquamarine mist 

hold eternity in the moment 

Romance at Dusk

They snuggle closer

under the warm sheets of dusk

love blooming on ice

 

Humber Bay Arch

arch rises past trees

artful steel jostles with

sun-speckled buildings

 

Twilight

twilight's muted tones

sad, mournful, evanescent

brushed with sentient rose

 

Bridge

We bridge stone bearings

step from discord towards growth

water under us

 

Lake, Skyline and Mound

placid, the lake flows

between skyline and stone mound

waves to nodding tree

 

Light

Light hugs the cold stones

turns grey to gold, brightens up

tangled reflections

 

Ducks on ice

not on sunny side

perched on winter's glacial patch

the clan's warmth enough

 

Golden Dusk

 

In the glow of love

we fly, soaked in gilded joy

wonder on our wings

A Couple of Trees

natural bonding

majestic flirts with graceful 

resonance mutual

 

Winter of Extremes

winter of extremes

harsh to soft, ice to water

cloudy to sunny

 

Steam Fog on Lake Ontario

warmth brushed with cold turns

into rolling steam, magic

on moving water

 

Commemorative Bench

many will sit here

remembering loved ones gone

dreaming they're present

 

Man and Trees

Tall, tough, they dwarf man

improve air, preserve soil, boost

wild life, nourish us