the far fields

the first hills i recall

are from my childhood

the pennines

and then also

snowdonia

as a city boy

they held tremendous magic for me

in my heart

they still do

~

i now live on a hill - the highest hill in the area.

walking to its southern edge provides generous views

of which this is likely my favourite.

yes, snow still covers much of this area!

the most distant hills are the height of land

behind which lies lake ontario

and the homes of my mum and my aunt

in the summer these fields will be filled with corn

the trees will be full and lush

and filled with birds

this lane

will be dusty and dry

for now

though,

everything is quiet

holding its breath

waiting

hope held in sleeping roots