The Pond

A poem of love and possibilities in a world where both seem lacking. This poem is from the book "A Sliver of a Chance" by Brian Sankarsingh - reproduced with permission

A poetry group posted a challenge to write a poem about a picture of a faceless couple staring out onto a pond reflecting the rays of the setting sun. No hints or explanations were given, and the story of the picture was left to each individual poet.

Thanks to my friend, Kris, who read the poem and drew the image above.

Sunshine glimmers across the pond
Time stands still when they’re hand in hand
Looking to a future bright
Staring into the shimmering light

Slowly turning to see his face 
She remembers his loving embrace
Within her eyes his life’s aglow
With this woman, he wants to grow old

In this moment, at this pristine lake
With all the promises left to make 
All that matters is now right here
The future is now for them to share

Bio: Brian Sankarsingh is a Trinidadian-born Canadian immigrant who moved to Canada in the 1980s. He describes himself as an accidental poet, with a passion for advocacy and a penchant for prose, an unapologetic style, he offers his poetry as social and political commentary.