Centennial Park, Moncton, NB - July 5, 2022

Gentle Whispers in breeze

Held in a friend’s warm embrace

Sun and air remind

Full bloom, growing young

Here in their company, still

Those that age no more

Dobson Trail (near “The Beach”), Riverview, NB - July 5, 2022

A fractured ceiling

Above, a stairway skyward

Climbing down to me

Home (Coleman Lane), Moncton, NB - July 6, 2022

Summer rain cascades

Cleansing memories of pain

Nourishing, new life

Okay, moments flash

Like lightning through grey torrent

In July, a chill