Years ago, I wrote this as a piece of prose, but I always thought it could be something more. A couple of months ago, in February, I transformed the prose into verse. What do you think? Happy poetry month!
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A Love Letter
We
have always had a special relationship.
When
we met, you wooed me with your clever tricks.
You
were never the same way twice.
Sometimes
your ‘b’ looked like a ‘d.’.
Sometimes
your ‘p’ looked like a ‘q.’.
I
was surprised that you didn’t entertain everyone in this manner.
Our
relationship grew
and
I learnt that you could be collected in a group.
I
was informed that
this
group was read as a word.
Ah,
how your words danced
before
my eyes.
Sometimes
‘w-a-s’ danced.
How
it waltzed.
How
it jigged.
How
it jived.
Watch
it now
as
it twists into ‘s-a-w.’.
Amazing!
Thrilling!
Yet
you only danced for me.
Your behaviour does make our
relationship challenging.
Words dance before my eyes.
Sometimes I’m forced to guess at your intent.
You are always a puzzle, a surprise.
Words dance before my eyes.
Sometimes I’m forced to guess at your intent.
You are always a puzzle, a surprise.
You
intrigue me.
You entertain me.
You entertain me.
You
embarrass me.
Do you remember the time I was reading you
to a group of children?
Do you remember the time I was reading you
to a group of children?
I
thought we were having a merry time
until
one of the children stopped me.
It seems you had fooled me,
but you hadn’t fooled the child.
until
one of the children stopped me.
It seems you had fooled me,
but you hadn’t fooled the child.
Never mind,
it was long ago,
and I have forgiven you.
it was long ago,
and I have forgiven you.
It doesn’t matter to me
that your relationship
with others
is easier
and more harmonious
My passion for you
grows
stronger
every day.
that your relationship
with others
is easier
and more harmonious
My passion for you
grows
stronger
every day.
On this blog in April
New content is added to this blog
every Sunday
at approximately 4:40pm (Pacific Time).
April is poetry month.
So I will be sharing
one of my poems
every Sunday
to celebrate.
On Mayne Island
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Terrill Welch Gallery Pod
428 Luff Road
Art and nature connecting one brushstroke at a time.
Large and small acrylic paintings by internationally collected landscape painter
Terrill Welch (from the pamphlet)
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I began my tour in Terrill's pod, which is located close to her home.
Paintings are attractively displayed on four walls in this inviting space.
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I followed these helpful instructions and found...
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I know it looks like Terrill is outside,
but we're not.
She has skillfully captured nature and brought it inside.
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There's much more to discover. I encourage you to visit Terrill's gallery pod.
She's a warm, inviting, and very talented artist who I am proud to call a friend.
