William H.A. Willbond MSM, CD

A FALL DAY IN VANCOUVER

John Leighton brings us colour from the Vancouver Street.
Midst that splendour of beauty two bike riders make a meet.
Cold, fall rain’s glisten, hoodies and collars are turned up.
The wind removes leaves; they will be gone soon enough.

We are reminded that our Canada is a very beautiful place.
Vancouver draws residents from the whole human race.
We have a huge population of overseas immigrant Chinese.
They bring with them their poetry about red autumn leaves.

We are reminded that the leaf turn means winter is nigh.
High overhead Canada Geese honk, as Southward they fly.
We are left with scenes of beauty from Maple Tree Square.
And we want to thank you John Leighton for taking us there.

Author’s Note: Photographer/Poet John Ward Leighton is a retired airborne soldier – PPCLI, QOR of C, RC Sigs – He returned to his hometown Vancouver after travelling the world with the Army. He is an award winning Canadian poet and professional photographer. He supports the aids orphans and the children of war. I am proud to call him my old Army Buddy and long time friend.