My poetry is ‘experiential’ in that I like to base much of what I write on various moments and experiences be they sports, travel, moves or whatever. Yet more importantly, my poetry serves to assist with my well-being and to practice my spirituality. Upon reflection, I find that messages are often relating to faith, dreaming, making a difference, gratitude and hope.
I am by no means an expert poet, choosing to learn as I write and to write in a way that works for me. The ideas and words for my poetry come to me at all times of day (and night) and in many places (e.g. swimming pool, church, while driving, or just relaxing in my backyard).
With respect to ‘short stories’, I have written and completed a few and have a few more in the queue. Each of the stories, like the poetry, have been inspired by people I have met or moments experienced that have been special.
I will be sharing my poetry and short stories as part of blogging. This is a way of sharing perspectives and reflecting on moments. However I am also posting some of the poetry and short stories I have written for easy reference. I invite your feedback.
Poems and Short Stories
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The Shoot-out (short story)
In July 2022 I wrote this story of a young girl who played hockey. And she had the same fears and dreams as all…
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The Race (short story)
I had fun writing this ‘suspense’ story in July 2018. One almost has to close their eyes and visualise while someone else reads the…
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Last Day?
Perhaps it is simply my aging, and being almost 70 years of age that I ask myself about my last day on earth. And…
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On this Day, We do Remember
D-Day was June 8, 1944. Eighty years later, as we celebrate the sacrifice and contributions of thousands of men and women, I wrote this…
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Mirrors and Reflections
I wrote this in June 2024 as I considered how I looked at myself. The mirror plays the role of easy to look at;…
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I am a Shelter Mover
I wrote this poem in June 2023 after having volunteered with Shelter Movers Ottawa for over two years. I wrote it as a message…
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I Believe
From April 2024, I was involved as a mentor in the confirmation process for youth at Orleans United Church. During the process, there are…
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Can you Imagine
Dare to dream! This world we live in is so very sick, and unfortunately there are so many individuals, including many who have great…
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Christmas Eve
I like writing about Christmas. And Santa provides such a great story. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Written in December 2023. It has been…
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Ode to Curling
I wrote this poem in February 2024 as a tribute to a sport that I have come to love: curling. The sport itself is…