Winded in the Pines
Times be hard maybe born
to lose black not
just a colour of skin
but an attitude of change
education is reading and learning.
Signs of understanding include
food bank lineups in the
West and refugee camps
sharing the flavour
of sunsets.
I stand on the hillside
of shadows
evening whispers above my
vision late sparks of
light sun’s farewell
readying tomorrow’s plan.
© 2008 Richard L. Provencher
All Rights Reserved
first published August 2008
Inscribed Magazine
Volume Three Issue Four
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
ISSN: 1911-9119
