Company

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Joanna M. Weston

Sometimes I sit in the garden and do nothing but listen
to whoever is around, wonder at their busyness, contemplate
infinity or the spinning of a spider. Enough for a quiet afternoon …

 

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a party of blue jays
descends on hazel-nut trees
while I listen to the gossip
from a murder of crows

yellow finches at the feeder
a meandering trail of ants
while the busyness of flies
disturbs my relaxed afternoon

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Frame and the McGuireFrame and The McGuire – ‘… a gentle yet striking novel about the way our perception influences our judgement of others.’ Amy Mathers. For ages 8-13 … published by Tradewind Books available on Amazon or your local bookstore.

About Joanna M. Weston

Born in England, she lives in British Columbia. She is married with three sons, Joanna has an MA from the University of British Columbia. She has published in numerous anthologies and in magazines in Canada, the US, UK, and New Zealand, such as Canadian Women's Studies, Convolvus, Endless Mountains Review, Grain, Green's Magazine, Prairie Fire, Spin, Wascana Review, CBC Gallery, and many more...
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