Sheet of Silk

sheet of silk billows

lulls the flustered heart's harangue

into lush repose

 

Budding Willows

spring's lacy curtain

sways, pliant, renewed again

free of winter's weight

 

Of Gold

light filters dullness

 unclothes hues of gold insight

 dissolves greys and blues

 

Abstract

Abstract darkness plays

on water's surface, searching

below for victims

 

Seeds

One among many

in nature's ecosystem

of attractive seeds

 

Heart

exposed, endangered

yielding, mesmerized, dauntless

unconditional

 

Sumac

seeds of velvet red

dressed up to dazzle and spread

love in all seasons

 

Sparkles

 shower of sparkles 

scatter over tearful blues

the mirage of love

 

Ball

Abandoned, drifting

bobbing with the waves' applause

unmoved by glitter

staying afloat. tense

 with fear of depth, attachment

hoarding illusions

 

Fragile Strength

delicate, slender

fragile yet strong, nurturing

buds, unfurling leaves

 

Impressionism

budding twigs cradle

blurred waves. melancholic blues

tearful renewal

 

Lost Cloud

a lost cloud hovers

rainless on a clear bright day

a whisper of hope

 

Rain in my Heart

it rains in my heart 

the painful sounds of dear ones

lost but still with me

 

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