Pause For Poetry:
Michael Hawkes /59
Beauty
A poem by Michael Hawkes
Our tree-lined street is magnificent in the fall.
The red maples’ russet leaves are beautiful
AND
Make me think of passing time and…
And feel a sort of sorrow for…
OR
The maple tree is beautiful
BUT
I know the species is threatened by…
And climate change is killing…
OR
This tree IS BEAUTIFUL
And these trees ARE BEAUTIFUL
AMEN
31/10/22 – Hawkes
Feature image: Japanese maple – courtesy of Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
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Michael Hawkes was a cherished poet and contributor whose work enriched the pages of WestmountMag.ca with its sensitivity and depth. Over the years, he entrusted us with a rich body of poems, of which only a portion has yet been published. His passing leaves a profound void, but the poems still to come will continue inspire all who were moved by his voice.
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