Monday, August 26, 2013

ASMA WARSI

For Asif and Sana, on their wedding
By Asma Warsi, Aug 25, 2013

Love is in the air
scent of new flowers, and henna
enchanting, alluring
spring of life gushing.

This fascinating union
of Sharif and Hameed
adding a new daughter here
and a new son there
as Sana and Asif tie the knot.
Mothers, siblings, friends
experiencing moments of joy, ecstasy
at this blissful event.

And I am asking the Lord:
Bestow upon them, Your blessings,
unlimited abundance of love,
devotion, loyalty, trust
and all that comes with such a union.

Fill their heart and home
with laughter and harmony,

make it a heaven on earth. 

Saturday, August 3, 2013

WILMA SEVILLE

At Germania Park

I soak up the welcome sun
Its spring rays caressing  me 
putting at ease my aches and pains

I snuggle in umbrella chair
my ears picking up the sounds
the whisper of  gentle breezes
the lake swooshing to the shore


Pen at the ready, I wait    
observing what surrounds me
the chatter of talk, crunch of food
relaxing, enjoying nature.


Birds twitter, perch on branches
hop, skip in swaying grasses
feathers ruffled by the soft wind.

Gulls swoop down with haunting cries
they skim water,  and take off
unwary fish becomes their prey.

Fishing boat glides in deep water
bedecked in straw hats, two men
troll for fish in silence


Sips of clear, cold water
glide down my thirsty throat  
soothing me, refreshing me

My hand reaches for my Spanish fan
brought back from Spain years ago
cream colour, red & blue flowers

I  flip open large print story book
from time to time looking up
as life goes on around me
I sit, content with my world.


©WilmaSeville2013


*This poem was written for the occasion of our church picnic in June.