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. 

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. 

A summer celebration of People's Poetry and Milton Acorn's

Norma West Linder

James Deahl - Master of Ceremonies

On Saturday, July 13th, 2013 a summer celebration of People's Poetry and Milton Acorn's "In a Springtime Instant:  The Selected Poems:  1950-1986  was held at the Artword Artbar at 15 Colbourne Street here in Hamilton, Ontario.

The hosts, Ron Weihs and Judith Sandiford were their usual gracious and welcoming selves as the guests assembled in this very cute venue.  James Deahl was both the organizer and the Master of Ceremonies.

Invited poets were to read two of Milton Acorn's poems and then two of their own poems.

The featured poets were as follows:   James Deahl
                                                           Conrad DiDiodato
                                                           Trudi Down
                                                           George Down
                                                           Jennifer L. Foster
                                                           David Haskins
                                                           Norma West Linder
                                                           Deborah Morrison
                                                           Jeff Seffinga
                                                           Jennifer Tan

Michael Mirolla was also featured, and read from his newest book  "The House on 14th Avenue."

Invited poets came from Toronto, Grimbsy, Hamilton, and Sarnia, Ontario.

This two hour event was well attended.  There was lively conversation at the break time as people replenished their drinks and food. Many people renewing acquaintances and happy to be a part of this celebration.

Here are some pictures taken at the event.

Ron Weihs- our host

Judith Sandiford - our host

On this bright, sunny, and breezy day, the mood inside reflected the weather outside.  Each poet was free to choose what they wanted and the reading of Milton Acorn's work was very well done.

It also was good to hear their own individual work as everybody has a different style of writing and way of presenting things.

Jennifer Tan

Jeff Seffinga

David Haskins

Trudi Down

Conrad DiDiodato

Deborah Morrison

                                                 

A  wonderful way to spend a pleasant Saturday afternoon listening to poetry and enjoying each other's company.

Thanks for dropping by.





 

ALBERTO MAGSUCI

The Silent Whisperer

Can you not hear the voice

of the beloved poet

when at peace?

The worries of life

take it's toll

grinding us down

until we forget the secret whisperer.

The magic is lost

to think of beauty in prose

to write the song of life.

Away from the deafening crowd

in the stillness of the night

the voiceless silence waits

my soul, the poet of my dreams awakening

and redeem the magic which was lost....

I will paint in bright colors 

I will write the lyrics to a song

a song of hope,

a song of peace.

That life is more than toiling blindly

A spirit in peace my soul cries

Kundalini awakening, my hearts desire.

written:

Alberto Magsuci

July 13, 2013

Upcoming Poetry Reading on Saturday.

A summer celebration of

People’s Poetry

&

Milton Acorn’s

In a Springtime Instant:

The Selected Poems: 1950 - 1986

Artword Artbar

15 Colbourne Street

Hamilton

Saturday, July 13

3:00  p.m.

featuring:

James Deahl

Conrad DiDiodato

Trudi Down

George Down

Jennifer Foster

David Haskins

Norma West Linder

Deborah Morrison

Jeff Seffinga

Jennifer Tan

+

Michael Mirolla

reading from his new book

The House on 14th Avenue

Ron Weihs & Judith Sandiford  -  artword@artword.net

Poetry Event at Erland Lee Museum

This is the fifth poetry event that Conrad and Maria DiDiodato have put together to my knowledge.  It was another successful one and the setting of the Erland Lee Museum was perfect.  It is a more accessible venue than we had in previous years.

Maria, our wonderful hostess with refreshments

The event started at 1 p.m. on Father's Day.

Conrad welcomed the assembled guests to the event.  There were 13 invited readers but unfortunately one of them was unable to attend.

Conrad DiDiodato

Michael Mirolla
(Special thanks to Jennifer for this photo)

Wilma Seville

(Special thanks to Jennifer for taking the picture)

Jeff Seffinga
(special thanks to Jennifer for this photo)

Becky Alexander

David Haskins
(Special thanks to Jennifer for taking this picture)

Irina Moga

Daniel Kolos

Norma West Linder

Ellen Jaffe

Katherine L. Gordon
(Thanks to Jennifer for the picture)

Stan White

James Deahl

As it was a rural setting, this year the suggested theme was to be about nature. As poets are usually quite sensitive people and observant of what goes on around them, it was an easy theme to have as most people enjoy nature.  

It was interesting to note, that some of the poets came from as far away as Grimsby, Sarnia, Prescott, Cambridge and Toronto.  

An afternoon well spent with friends and fellow poets. Poetry is alive and well in Hamilton and vicinity!  

Special thanks goes to Conrad and Maria, our wonderful hosts.

Donna and Jennifer - Jennifer took the close up shots which were the best.

Thanks for dropping by.

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