Park Bench after a snowing.

 


Dusting of snow

Very early Sunday

Parka bundled well

Green mittens knitted by

My sweet daughter.

She lives in Listowel

But remembers well

This Victoria Park.


Two dog walkers pace by

Self righteous

Speaking only to the Mutt.

As if it had grade twelve school

And wrote letters to the editor.

Of The Record.

The device totally

Blocks me out

Like persona non grata.


Up against a bare maple

One young homeless woman

Mumbling because of chills

And shameful ostracism.

Large duffel her 

Only accompaniment.

Wrinkled clothes, old magazines

Canteen and pack rat crap.

Swearing in vile fashion to no one

In particular.


I pull out my A harmonica.

Offer up a tune.

Might it settle down

Young Lady.

Nope guess again.



But Canada geese are swimming close

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

I think they are fans.

That’s better Douglas.

Stretch your style.

Experiment willya?









Comments