driving through the wilds
roads carved through granite and spruce
dusk is approaching...
full concentration needed
"Be on the lookout for moose!"
Categories:
newfoundland, appreciation, nature,
Form: Tanka
Of all the seasons, summer has the slowest pace;
days of sun and relaxation, days of grace;
a chance to unwind from the rat race,
a chance to share - or find your own - space.
Summer solstice, upon its arrival
brings with it an unspoken urge to be idle,
and where I come from it is of great import
to enjoy summer while we can because it is so short.
With our maritime climate we know
that although the fog will roll and the wind will blow,
the sun will inevitably come out and shine
and we will enjoy the days of roses and wine.
Categories:
newfoundland, summer,
Form: Rhyme
Unknown Soldier from Newfoundland
finally back home in his native land;
long ago he laid down his gun,
his trials and tribulations all done;
he was someone's beloved son...
part of a small nation,
part of a lost generation...
we honour him...
we remember them...
a humble "Thank you" seems to hardly suffice
given their service and ultimate sacrifice...
Lest we forget.
Categories:
newfoundland, appreciation, remember, world war
Form: Rhyme
the sea is wild today but we will tame it
as we and our forefathers have done
we are one with it ~ our land, our sea
AP: 1st place 2022
Posted on September 8, 2022
Categories:
newfoundland, sea, wind,
Form: Free verse
N atural beauty that dazzles the eyes
E nveloped by the Alantic ocean it lies
W inters are long with lots of storms
F og so thick it defies the norms
O ffbeat people who like to have fun
U nusal named towns, ***** is one
N ewfinese slang, a translator you may require
D angerously high winds can sometimes transpire
L oads of tiny islands, over 7000 waiting for you to explore
A bundance of sea food, oil, ice burgs and moose to hunt for
N icknamed 'The Rock', breathtaking mountains and hiking trails to ascend
D are to be 'screeched in' and become an honorary Newf and forever friend
*Screeched in: An initiation ceremony where the person must drink screech rum, kiss a cod and speak some Newfoundland slang.
The participant then becomes on honorary Newfoundlander.
04/30/2014
Categories:
newfoundland, culture, home,
Form: Acrostic