Good Evening,
    I was up at 6:00 this morning popping Spanekopitas into the oven so I'd be ready for our post-show pot luck. Liam's Shakespeare camp came to an end today with a brilliant performance of Romeo & Juliet. Then, after a picnic on the beach, we got to go back and watch the pros do it in the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. What an unforgettable day, and another great experience at camp (Liam's 5th season). It also brings my little daily writing spree to an end (Sun of the Beach 2014). Recalling how challenging it is to write an original poem every day, I will be going on a hiatus as I tie up loose ends and prepare for a short family vacation. We will be travelling to Pender Island for a few days in August so stay tuned, I will be writing poetry and posting them daily while we are on our trip. Thank you for reading... Stay Safe!
                                                                     


                                                                Liam

Shakespeare would be mind-blown if he saw what kids like you are doing with his work.

Observing your fervency was genetic deja vu, conjuring the memory of my own youthful ardor.

Nurturing your passion has been an honour, but consider the baton passed. It's all yours baby!

                                                                    Sally

  Daria's Baby Shower

    Recalling the joy,
throbbing anticipation,
   and incessant pain.

            Sally

A Dog's Life

Between the war in Gaza
and the Teacher's Strike,
I wish I were anything
but human.
Feeling lobotomized by the
Criticism
Amoralism
Acumen!

Mortified by appalling
Terror
Lies
Deceit
It's not worth the
Power
or Comfort
If we treat
each other
like meat.

I'd give up my
bed
and the roof
overhead
for a
Dog's House,
or the life of a
mouse,
to be
ANYTHING
but human!

Sally

          That Guy

He tripped on the wheel
of his Safeway shopping cart
then crumpled forward
cursing his fate, and barking
at anyone who'd listen.

               Sally

            Teenagers

                 AM
    Delightfully Chipper
Walking  Working  Waiting
Kids  Teams  Activities  Rain
 Calling  Yelling  Stomping
       Suddenly Morose
                 PM

                Sally

A Day to Remember

By 8:00 I was racing about
Chopping multicoloured peppers,
Dicing onions, and creating an
Exquisite Corn chowder.
Finally, I managed to leave home to
Galavant to Mira's house.
Happily, I arrived an hour later to reside
In the company of delightful ladies.
Just what the doctor ordered.
Knowing these visits are far and few between we
Laughed, and lounged all afternoon
Making the most of our time.
Nourishing our spirits, and savouring each glorious moment.

                Sally

                               Son

Seems like yesterday that I held you in my arms
Stunned by your perfection.
Seeing you bloom in your Lord of the Flies world,
Stick in hand, seeking out the next adventure.
Striving to make sense of everything, while
Secretly wishing Hogwarts were real.
Saving me daily, just knowing that you're mine.
Sally