Between the Pages

Lay on your back and dream dreams
of life and events this moment --

the sun is warm on his chest
the swim refreshing
water bathing his wounded spirit
feel the grass and its natural innocence.

Flip – his wife makes breakfast early
a favourite
two eggs sunny up
two toast
four sausages. Coffee with a trickle
of milk.

Flip – sounds of waves splashing
an invitation to the shoreline
ferns lashed by windy elements

from the far side of the bay
undulating calls from a loon add
accent to the day.

Flip – childrens’ needs desires
young lives into older living
too much too soon

a wife’s love from enchantment
to bliss. Years a whirlwind of
activities events and glorious extensions.

Flip – rain comes as a shadow
unrepentant and intrusive
shelter and warmth. A hunger for truth

her smile tucked safely in his heart.

© Richard L. Provencher