The Poems of David Garlick
Near our home there is a magic lake. Not a big lake but a very pretty one. Two lakes really but once it was one, I think. More like large ponds set among aspen trees, willow, popular, birch, evergreens and bushes of blackberry, salmon berry, Huckleberry and red current, offering a snack or a bucket […]
It started off quite simply. “We want a house.” they said. “With old world charm, a view of the sea and room for our king size bed.” Three bedrooms will do, with a bathroom or two and a garage, now that’s understood. But we don’t have much cash and I’m sorry to say our […]
At the helm engine humming underfoot. There is on need of words. The conversation is between River and me. Reeds do not bow in deference but in greeting. Silent but fluent in sign language. Weeping Willow waterfalls. Branches reach out to touch. Flowers shout their colours, from frothy banks. Huge leafed Rhubarb offers […]
With one last hug, a kiss and we’ll be gone. Leaving behind our love ones and our cares, a poignant moment lost amid the noise. Good wishes, hand shakes, smiles and quiet tears, The cord is cut; mooring lines let go. The planning and the stowing reach that point – where all at once […]