A PLEA FOR PEACE : SENRYU / HAIKU
A prayer for peace…
PERE NOEL VIENT : NONET (Mirror image)
This, my second PERE NOEL : NONET (Mirror image) is dedicated to children and should be shared with them as a prayer. Unfortunately I was delayed in posting it prior to Christmas due to unforeseen circumstances). However, I hope you willmake use of it for next Christmas, 2026. Sincerely, Gail…
MICHAEL JACKSON IS IN HEAVEN
How you find religion . . .…
TRISTE NOVEMBRE
This narrative poem has taken longer than usual for me to compose due to the dismal weather we've been experiencing here in B.C. and my mood swings of late. Although I have written it from a child's point-of-view, it does reflect my attitude towards this transitional period between fall and winter.…
THANKSGIVING : NONET
A short, topical poem about Thanksgiving .This is only my fourth nonet. The first three are:PERE NOEL, A BITTERSWEET NEW YEAR andFORT DE SOLEIL.…
FAREWELL TO ROBINS
Flocks of robins have been heading south for weeks. I am concerned for the stragglers that seem to stay behind until winter digs in its claws.…
WHEN SUMMER ENDS
This simple poem consisting of couplets expresses my true feelings about having to say"Goodbye" to summer.…
THANKSGIVING SURPRISE
Updated on November 15, 2015This poem is based on a real life experience. This actually happened to my dear dad. Bless his heart.…
PRINCE GEORGE : ACROSTIC
A reflection of the city where I have resided most of my life.…
RAINBOWS : ACROSTIC
The inspiration for composing this acrostic poem came to me from observing the beautiful rainbows that have been appearing in our skies lately following some violent thunderstorms.…
OUR CANADA
On this Canada Day, July 1st, 2016, let us invite our friends around the world to join us in our celebrations of peace enjoyed by all inhabitants of this precious land.…
SUMMER DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
A joyful, seasonal poem consisting of eight rhymed couplets…
SOREN ENGEL : ACROSTIC
This acrostic poem describes an ambitious, successful young engineering student who I have been fortunate to recruit to help with the maintenance of my home and property during his summer break.…
DEBORAH : ACROSTIC
This acrostic poem describes one of my new and very different friends. It is a must read for outdoor enthusiasts and dog lovers.…
THE "NICEST" FATHER'S DAY
Updated: June 14, 2015…
PUDGY
A humorous, little poem to entertain those who are struggling with weight gains just prior to the holiday season.…
BON PAQUES : Senryu (chain)
A bittersweet Easter poem.…
THE CRANKY OLD MAN : LIMERICK
This is a simplistic limerick which may seem distasteful to naturalists and birders but readers should find it quite comical.…
I'M NO FOOL
An April Fool's Day poem…