September 30, 2012

Running by the dew
soaked grass, seeing my breath in
the crisp autumn air.

September 29, 2012

Fine matcha powder,
mixed with genmaicha, make tea
a wonderful treat.

September 28, 2012

Mount Baker shrouded
by clouds, in the distance, lost.
But I know it’s there.

September 27, 2012

Melancholy gulls
in sea, call mournfully, to
gulls sitting on shore.

September 26, 2012

Crow balances on
slender branch, bending toward
ground, then flies away.

September 25, 2012

Running by the sea,
the sun trying to peak out
and the waves lapping.

September 24, 2012

A multitude of
bird songs fill my ears with joy.
I walk for new songs.

September 23, 2012

Sunlight above me,
sidewalk beneath my shoes, feet.
I am contented.

September 22, 2012

Small river otter
babies hunting in the bay.
Sleek shining heads, tails.

September 21, 2012

Vintage dresses so
 carefully sewn in bright silks.
When can I wear you?

September 20, 2012

Orange sun peeking
over the distant mountains.
The ocean shines back.

September 19, 2012

Fog rolls in over
McNeill Bay, ghostly, quiet.
Hiding South Oak Bay.

September 18, 2012

Early morning I
see otters, birds, deer, and seals.
Wildlife rules my walks.

September 17, 2012

Oregon grape plant,
resplendent with berries, red
leaves. A sign of fall.

September 16, 2012

Oh little kitty,
must we battle again, puss?
It’s my heating pad.

September 15, 2012

Pink, orange sky, calm,
blue sea. An Impressionist’s
dream. I gaze in awe.

September 14, 2012

White butterfly flits
over autumn crocuses.
Breathtaking beauty.

September 13, 2012

As the leaves commence
their change in colour, falling,
I stroll by the sea.

September 12, 2012

Fennel growing wild
emitting its licorice
scent in the warm air.

September 11, 2012

Love is knowing that
you don’t want to get up from
snuggling in your bed.

September 10, 2012

Oh what fierce brambles
guard your sweetness, blackberries.
But you are worth it.

September 9, 2012

Running down Beach Drive
staring out at the ocean.
Listening to breath.

September 8, 2012

Bird songs pervasive,
pleasing, through the sweet, warm air.
I listen in awe.

September 7, 2012

Lying on hot sand,
I’m hotter by the minute.
I dive in the sea.

September 6, 2012

Blue sky reflected
on calm, still ocean water.
Like a fresh painting.

September 5, 2012

Dew drops on grass, lit
by early morning sunshine.
Orange glowing sea.

September 4, 2012

Two fawns, munching on
the golf course greens, stare at me.
Wide eyes, innocence.

September 3, 2012

Mist rolling in from
the sea, hiding islands, boats.
A lone crow flies by.

September 2, 2012

Whirling through the air
on a ride at the fair. Fun,
bright colours around.

September 1, 2012

Dew stays on the grass
for longer each day, colder.
Autumn approaches.