September 30, 2013

Old lattice work fence
laying forlorn on sidewalk.
Calm after the storm.

September 29, 2013

Torrential rainfall
cancels my plans for a walk.
I curl up with tea.

September 28, 2013

Hum of the furnace
on a chilly fall morning.
Internal silence.

September 27, 2013

Studious quiet
while I write. Peace is broken,
yowling meows, lunch.

September 26, 2013

White moth orchid is
dropping its beautiful blooms.
A new leaf grows out.

September 25, 2013

In a sunny patch,
on the couch back, the cat sleeps.
The rest of us work.

September 24, 2013

Warm, sleeping bundle
of paws, tummy, and whiskers.
The furnace labours.

September 23, 2013

Pelting rain reminds
me that the summer’s long gone.
Inside orchids bloom.

September 22, 2013

The arrival of
autumn brings rain, wind, and fog.
Sun on horizon.

September 21, 2013

It’s the day before

the autumnal equinox.

Spring bulbs put down roots.

September 20, 2013

Pale pink blooms of the
Japanese anemone.
Old white picket fence.

September 19, 2013

Fallen dahlia
bloom, rescued and put in bowl.
Autumn approaches.

September 18, 2013

Sound of the neighbours’
lawnmower drifts through windows.
Summer’s last slow song.

September 17, 2013

Grey clouds brood, but there
is light on the horizon.
Wasps live their last days.

September 16, 2013

Cat meows at door
unaware of the rainfall.
The sun will come out.

September 15, 2013

A distinctive taste
in the deep green basil leaves.
Bright red tomatoes.

September 14, 2013

Orange pekoe tea,
steaming cast iron teapot.
Soft chocolate biscuits.

September 13, 2013

I struggle trying
to take perfect photographs.
My cat laughs at me.

September 12, 2013

Cooling down in shade
lies my silver tabby cat.
Fall clouds are coming.

September 11, 2013

Autumn bird songs drift
quietly to waiting ears.
Summer’s fever’s gone.

September 10, 2013

Dew dripping down glass,
window sills- rat a tat tat.
Distant marching band.

September 9, 2013

Like a curtain that
opens to reveal a view,
the thick fog has cleared.

September 8, 2013

Layering noodles,
tomato, herb, chicken sauce.
Lasagna dinner.

September 7, 2013

Anticipation
fills me as my red tea steeps.
Morning’s small pleasures.

September 6, 2013

Calm after the storm,
cloudy mediocrity.
The summer is gone.

September 5, 2013

Awakened. Thunder
peels in the moist air. Lightning.
Startled sleeping cat.

September 4, 2013

Heron balances
atop floating bull kelp mass.
More patience than me.

September 3, 2013

Killer whales surface,
in calm waters of Ross Bay.
Heron pays no heed.

September 2, 2013

Autumn crocuses
sprout from the damp soil, while leaves
fall to the wet ground.

September 1, 2013

Oh foul vinaigrette
stings my throat and makes me cough.
Why did I choose thee?