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.