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Urban Sights and Sounds

written by Beverlee Blampied (c) 2011

As I travel through the streets of town

My eyes are busy looking all around

At the many names and shops and signs

That fill my view - a fact of the times -

Abundance - be it food or books

Grocery stores or fashion nooks

Bakeries, cafes, restaurants and more

Offer myriads of goods, once through each door

Tim Horton’s, Second Cup and Panera Bread

Awake my senses and fill my head

With scents of coffee, cinnamon, and tea

And delicious pastries - so much to see

For lovers of books, Chapters offers the best

And the hunt for an author can be put to the test

The Square One Mall situated nearby

Is a plethora of stores that fashionistas try

Ashley Furniture and Crate and Barrel

Sell furniture and offer decorating ideas as well

Food Basics, Metro and Super Store

Are filled to capacity with foods galore

Shoppers Drug offers a shopper the chance

To find and purchase many items at a glance

Best Buy, The Source and the Apple Store

Sell DVD’s, computers and so much more

And, as I continue my walk I can’t help but see

The Highway and Road Signs in front of me

Traffic enters and exits and travels free

On Highways 10, the 401 and the 403

The swoosh of the trucks and the busses and cars

Fill the air with a multitude of noisy sound

And the busyness of life in the core of the city

Makes the energy of my urban walk abound

Ode to Indian Cooking

By Beverlee Blampied (c) 2011

A culinary treat to me

Is preparing Indian food

As the aromatic spices

Waft in the air and set the mood

The rich colors of all the spices

And the mouth-watering scents as they infuse

Put me in impatient anticipation

Of the diverse culinary landscape from which I can choose 

The bottom of the pan is a palette

Of paprika, toasted cumin and mustard seed

Heaped in an array, like powdered paints

Their exotic scents are abundantly freed

Melted Ghee makes lakes and rivers

For pureed garlic and ginger sizzling in the curry dish

Heavily creamed and delicious butter chicken

Sumptuously simmers, and I make a wish

That something magical will begin to happen

And I salivate at the heavenly prospect

Of tasting coriander chutney with puffy Naan bread

And numerous other addictive appetizers that I can select

The ’piece de resistance’, of course

Is the dessert of Mango Coconut Ice Cream

Served with succulent Mango slices and leaves of mint

Most definitely a dessert lover’s dream

A Chai drink of loose tea leaves

Is simmered in Indian sugar and milk

A wonderfully frothy liquid

Feeling as smooth as silk

The exciting flavors of authentic Indian cooking

Are brought to life through creativity and spice blends

And are all the more delectably enjoyable

When the dining is shared with my family and friends

The Street

Written by Beverlee Blampied (c) 

If we should meet
Upon the street
Some unexpected day

I'd take your hand
And then we'd stand

Without a word to say
And then my head would clear
And we would stroll along
Forgetting years and bitter tears
And in a little while
I'd see  you smile
And clouds would slip away
If we should meet
Upon the street
Some unexpected day

Peacefulness

Written by Beverlee Blampied (c)

Autumn
With its mood of peacefulness
And solitude
Early morning walks by the river
A pass time supreme
Mist off the water
Keen winds fill the air
With the sounds of trumpets
Graceful trees line distant hills
Earth is drowsy 
With a breathless hush
Covered with a chill
A bird stirs
Branches sway
Leaves fall
Only to be stepped on later
By trampling feet
At dawn the world awakens
And I alone am a witness

Pain

Pain

A tiny word
A depth of feeling
An emptiness, a loneliness, a needing
Pain
A tiny word
An endless tear
A longing, a searching, a fear
Pain
A tiny word
A drum that rolls
A memory, a sadness, a lost soul
Pain
A tiny word
A large projection
A lost love, a broken heart, a desperation