NORTH CAPE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND poem

North Cape, Prince Edward Island

Bird-like windmills capture a rogue wind
measuring, recording

situated at the Point, a finger of
land daring to penetrate
ocean’s chill, where
salty licks climb the shore

where a grandpa and grandson
share hiking conversations, about life
wisdom, youthful dreams.

In a pavilion of brick and glass,
Wind ‘n Surf restaurant
patrons discuss their private hopes
and plans. And nearby

the lighthouse beacon signals
its own message of trust.

© Richard L. Provencher 2004-2009