Three Hearts

A solitary soul
works upon his boat
dark clothing grasps
the warmth of sun rays
playfully I call to him
any lobster today
he stands within our path
near his river home
uncertain of his presence
we stop and exchange
light friendly conversation
suddenly he begins to unfold
his recent tragedy
a wife he drove for minor
surgery he tells two strangers
she passed away
speechless I stand beside him
tears fall from this hidden well
longing to comfort him
yet frozen...
struck dumb...
pain of loss we understood
and for this moment brief
three hearts upon the river bank
stood silently each feeling alone
each feeling incomplete
each questioning life's mysteries
each heart dying individually yet
wondering if ever we could be of
any help to someone else that
shares this dreadful loss
willing to at least be silent and
hear the other talk


Pauline 2009

Hello

Just to stop and say hello
life is swiftly passing
twists and turns of unexpected
nature fill my days with pause
and exploration......
this should be a peaceful time for me
yet questions and uncertainty fill
the days and weeks for me
just to stop and say hello
is what I need to do
to make you all aware that you
are still
forever so important to me.......


Pauline

Yesterdays Light

Graceful framework

of decorative art clings

to porch rafters

that hold memories

of laughter and song

couples gliding

across the porch floor

enraptured in dreams

caressed by soft light

photo and verse by Pauline©2009

Newness

circle of life

held in my arms

welcoming

new beginnings

Sweet Promise of Re-birth

Slender Maiden

Slender maiden stretches her toes
downward toward the earthen snow
disguised within frozen sap this
slender maiden a debutante
sweetly dressed for this display
will bring forth smiles hidden beneath
her shield of bark
once warmed by firewood she emits
her gifts of aromatic maple sugar days

©2009Pauline

Stance of Orion

Stance of a giant

Warrior-hunter

Of the skies

His girth bedecked

With diamonds

Power without noise

He stands in watchfulness

To capture

Loose celestial stars

That run before his sword

©2009Pauline