Poetry by Patrick JenningsFeb 13, 20241:20 pm

Burrowing Sand Fence, Basin Head Provincial Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Sanctuary

She burrows into his arms
Marvels again
At the sanctuary

Physical strength
In tranquil balance
With silky softness of spirit

Onshore breezes
Salt and sand flitter
Scents and sensations

Tingling
Everywhere

Especially her heart
As she nuzzles
Deeper

This embrace
Warm haven
From chill sea air

She looked at the long, thin meandering crack trailing down the foundation wall like a coursing river. She felt compelled to trail her finger over the length of it, feeling the raspy turquoise concrete, cool under her fingertip.

“I’ll have to go get some sealant,” her husband had told her.

“But that will ruin the paint,” she replied, with an emotion that surprised her. “I don’t have any more.”

“You have to fix it before it gets out of hand.”

“But it’s such a small crack!”

He paused.

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Sanctuary

The Turquoise River