Peaceful Moon
Sanctuary #2
Winter needs no permission
for its collection of clouds
that carry snowy storms.
Our judgement may not
rejoice in the acceptance
of this season’s situation.
Some nights, however,
in the still, crisp air
the full moon spreads
its pale light over
the alabaster landscape -
brings a sense of sanctuary
to the troubled soul.
Lainie Senechal
Web of Seasons
Leaves have left the trees
and wild turkeys trot
along the edge of fallow fields.
Caught in the web of seasons,
one wishes for a smooth road.
However, the weather brings
a variety of conditions –
sometimes a run of warm days
followed by a blast that
touches to the bone.
One wonders, will the eye
of winter steady this situation?
Lainie Senechal
Spot of Beauty
Spot of Beauty
Breath of a breeze
blows a rush of leaves –
they rustle in hues
of red, yellow and gold,
sparkling in the autumn sun
like some precious jewels.
Squirrels take no notice
while digging holes for
next season’s stores.
One needs to embrace
this spot of beauty,
soon only the bare branches
of winter’s cold landscape
will remain.
Lainie Senechal
Announcement: Lainie will have artwork in the exhibit “On the Edge of Light” from November 9, 2020 to January, 28, 2021 at Amesbury City Hall, Amesbury, MA.
Autumn Gathering #2
Autumn Reverie
The reflection of leaves
stains the clear lake
with reds and yellows
on a tranquil autumn afternoon.
The delicious colors of fall
appear as the days cool.
At night one imagines
even the stars dressed
in bright shades of various hues.
Lainie Senechal
Autumn Gathering #1
Autumn’s Journey
The glow of evening
quivers on slight waves.
A silhouetted sailboat floats
to shore in a field of
the day’s last bright sun,
while the soft wind preens
fronds of the evergreen.
When the outer light lessens
the spirit begins its autumn
journey, slowly digging down
to illuminate the waiting heart.
Lainie Senechal
Dream of Exploring the Cosmos
Octopus Dreams #3
Dark sky slowly fades
into early dawn light
as night hands the controls
over to the day on
an ever revolving earth.
The octopus tires after
hours of a solitary hunt –
no help needed from others.
It folds into its secure den,
glows like shimmering cloth
in a reverie of dreams.
Lainie Senechal
Announcement:
“Octopus Dreams” – an exhibit with art, poetry and music will open virtually on Friday, September 25 at 7 PM. Go to kajiasostudioevents.com for a link to the presentation.
Autumn Sun
Autumn’s Golden Light
Snake winds around garden
in search of young toads
secreted in damp dirt.
Summer sheds its skin;
a time to transform
from lush greens
to yellows and tans
of late summer landscape,
to begin to tap into
early autumn’s golden light.
Lainie Senechal
August Bouquet
Mid -August
The coming storm,
trumpeting like an elephant,
will sweep away
heat and humidity,
water thirsty plants,
and make room for
more pleasant days.
The cicada, summer’s bug,
will hum in the trees
and Black-eyed Susans
will decorate the hills.
Lainie Senechal
Separation Across Sliver River
Separation
In an empty courtyard
trees near the fence
rustle like starched skirts
that sway in a slight breeze,
as stars slowly appear.
Each night brings a different
style of longing: sometimes
the heart aches with loneliness,
other nights there is joy
in anticipation of reunion.
Neither changes the situation
nor brings you closer to me.
Lainie Senechal
This watercolor will be included in a virtual exhibit to celebrate the Japanese festival of Tanabata. The theme this year is Tanabata: “An Ancient Story for Modern Times” focusing on the ideas of separation and the wishing, hoping, longing to meet again.
Sunset, Lake Attitash
Journey to Spring
Some days are bright and warm,
followed by cold and snow.
Like the motion of the tides
or the moon, once full, now waning –
the season ebbs and flows
on its slow journey to spring.
Lake’s surface becomes too soft
to support those that fish through ice.
We are headed into a new situation,
wondering how it will unfold.
Lainie Senechal
Announcement: Lainie’s paintings will be on display at the headquarters of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge during the month of March 2020.
