Friday, 26 February 2016

Another Dimension



Another Dimension

I was by the sea
When a window to another dimension
Opened up to me
Causing tension

A whole new world
Unfurled
Before my eyes
Oh, what a surprise

Stars, planets and space
Filled the whole place
Wonder and awe
Reflected on my face

Should I go?
And maintain the status quo
Or should I stay?
And runaway

I don’t know
Waffling to and fro
I decide not to go

© Phil Renaud 2016
Photo courtesy of TWA

The Lord

The Lord
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want
He fills my whole being
With his spirit
I bask in the glow
Of his everlasting love and forgiveness

My Lord’s love
Is boundless
His mercy
Is infinite
The Lord’s mercy and forgiveness
Will follow me for all my life

The Lord makes his presence
Known each day
The beauty of his creation
Is placed before us
To see, admire and be thankful
 I am thankful
That the Lord
Was so generous to me

He leadeth to still waters
To calm my soul
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want

© Phil Renaud 2016

Based on Psalm 23 – The Psalm of David

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Fish

Fish
Swimming in the ocean
Gliding smoothly
Through the currents
Flitting left and right
Life is good
Until the shark
Comes hunting

© Phil Renaud 2016

Blue Smoke

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Stoned

Stoned
Smoking
THC
Only,
Needs
Explanation
Daily


© Phil Renaud 2016

Hearts


Hearts
Hearts afire
Hearts aglow
Hearts spreading peace and love
Wherever they go

© Phil Renaud 2016
Photo Courtesy of Clytemnestra Aa

Friday, 12 February 2016

Bicycle

Bicycle
Back road riding
Into the
Country
You
Can
Lovingly
Enjoy


© Phil Renaud 2016
Picture courtesy Wikipedia



Saturday, 6 February 2016

Jim I & II

These poems are dedicated to my friend of more than 35 years who is on his last legs in life. I will miss you my old friend:((


Jim I
Your time here on Earth
Was full of mirth
And laughter

We shared the good times
And weathered the bad
Our friendship was all we had

Memories were made
Both happy and sad
Your friendship made me glad

But now your life
Is at the end
The strife cuts into my heart
Like a knife

I will miss you
My old friend


© Phil Renaud 2016


Jim II
We met on a sunny day
You were going to graduate
Me, I just wanted to get high and play
I took your recommendation
And bought the hash
For my stash

Our friendship took off
Like a rocket at blast-off
Through thick and thin
Our friendship was akin
To a brotherhood
That began in childhood

As the years passed
Our friendship grew
Memories amassed
Mixing together like stew
Filling our brains and heart
Like abstract art

Now after 35 years
It will come to an end
That will be full of tears
As you ascend
To the pearly gate
To meet your fate

I will miss you
My dear friend Jim
Thank you for being true
Even when your light is dim
We are friends forever

© Phil Renaud 2016

Thursday, 4 February 2016

Death's door

Death’s Door

Breathing raggedly
Looking pale ashen and thin
The grim Reaper nears


© Phil Renaud 2016

Monday, 25 January 2016

Practice

Practice

Tranquility reigns
Moving thru my asanas
Tension releases


© Phil Renaud 2016

Friday, 15 January 2016

The Encounter

The Encounter
They encountered each other on a street corner
Their eyes met
And they knew

Passion was communicated
Through a glance
And they knew

But strangers
Don’t talk to strangers
And they knew

So they kept walking
In opposite directions
And they knew

Later they realized
That love and passion
Had passed them by

And they knew
Of the lost opportunity


© Phil Renaud 2016

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Snow

Snow
Slippery streets
Nasty nights
Overcast outside
Winter weather


© Phil Renaud 2016

Tuesday, 12 January 2016

A New Journal

A New Journal

Today when I write
A new journal I start
Its pages white and bright
Ready for me to pour out my heart

I will write my thoughts
Using my imagination
To create picturesque shots
For the readers edification

The blank pages contain
All the creativity
In my brain

Every possibility

Today when I write
A new journal I start
Its pages white and bright
Ready for me to pour out my heart

Let’s make some art.

© Phil Renaud 2016

Monday, 11 January 2016

My Wife

My Wife

Our paths first crossed in high school. Me, I was the new kid.  She was the established kid. But fate was not on our side yet. We did not meet.

Our paths crossed again many years later. I was flying downhill on my bicycle, wind blowing through my hair, feeling extremely joyful. She called to me as I went zipping by. I stopped, we talked. And from there romance blossomed, opening like a flower feeling the warmth of the sun.

We made our life together. Her my wife, I her husband. As one we met the trials and tribulations of life with minimal strife.

Over thirty years have passed since that fateful day that our paths crossed. Thirty years of marital bliss.

Our love is endless. It has continued on through thick and thin. Our love has grown from a slender thread to a strong hawser. It transcends all boundaries to hold and bind us together.

As one we face the uncertain future. As one we will decide our fate. As one we will continue to face forward feeling the winds of change on our face.

We have our love for each other to guide us.




© Phil Renaud 2016

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Beauty


Beauty
On a makeshift bridge
My feet dangling in the air
Beauty surrounds me
Glowing sky with birds chirping
Am grateful for God’s nature


© Phil Renaud 2015

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Trust



Trust
The broken tree
Spans the cliff opening
Daring me to test
Its strength

Taking a deep breath
I gingerly step
Onto the broken tree
Hoping for the best

A few creaks
But the tree
Holds me solid
I sit in the centre

The tree sags
Under my weight
But I trust my God 
To keep me safe


© Phil Renaud 2015

Christmas Things

Christmas Things

Christian celebrations
Happy holidays
Religious rites
Ice illuminations
Stocking stuffers
Traditions
Merry music
Advent angels
Snow spray


© Phil Renaud 2015

Merry Christmas in 9 Languages

Merry Christmas in 9 Languages
Chag Molad Sameach                    (Israel-Hebrew)
Hristos se rodi                                 (Serbian)
Roomsaid Joulu Puhi                     (Estonian)
Izilokotho Ezihle Zamaholdeni     (Zimbabwe-Ndebele)
Seku Kulu                                         (Uganda)
Mutlu Noeller                                 (Turkish)
Alussistuakeggtaarmek             (Canadian Aboriginal-Yupik)
Suk sarn warn Christmas              (Thai)


© Phil Renaud 2015

Monday, 14 December 2015

Garden




Garden
Working the garden
Grandchild enters with Grandma
Work stops to hug child


© Phil Renaud 2015

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Space




Space
Space
The final frontier
These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise
It’s five year mission
To explore strange new worlds
To seek out new life
New civilizations
To boldly go where no man has gone before

© Gene Roddenberry (year?)


Space II
Gazing longingly
Into space
I send my thoughts and greetings
Out into the void
Aiming for the stars
Hoping for an answer
From beyond

© Phil Renaud 2015

Alien Life
Staring into the void of space
My mind wonders
Are there others
On another planet
Wondering about
Life on another world
Right now
© Phil Renaud 2015


Space III
Shouting soundlessly
Perhaps pointlessly
Alien awareness
Comes closer
Everyday

© Phil Renaud 2015



Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Life 2

Life 2
Live love laugh
Investigate
Fun filled frolicking
Exciting experiences everyday


© Phil Renaud 2015

Life 1

Life1
Living long and prospering
In every endeavor attempted
Fleeing from evil
Each and every time it comes your way 


© Phil Renaud 2015