Vatsala Radhakeesoon writes

Simply an Observer

I stand on the bank
of the River of Experience,
I watch my own life
flowing by.

In my heart dwells
no laughter, no sigh;
Now, I’m simply an observer
of my thoughts, my emotions;
My mind can no longer cling on to
the futile mundane cadence.
 
 River Watcher -- Glenda Blake

Vatsala Radhakeesoon writes

Favourite Singer
(for Roch Voisine)

Blessed with uniqueness is your voice,
To my ears, it’s the mysticism of cool sea;
Your lyrics sad, happy, profound, funny
on my musical ladder shine as first choice.

During my teens, on my room walls you smiled,
To my locked girlish diary you often flew and said ‘Hi!’
Your songs in the morning breeze met my poems shy
and you became my gentle muse, my artistic guide. 
Swiftly have the years flown
but amidst my Poetry’s sun
to your songs on You Tube I  still turn,
I sing along with you ‘ L’idole,’ ‘Bye-Bye’ and ‘Helen,'
I’m all thrilled with ‘Forever Gentlemen.’

O Favourite singer!
To my mind, soul , heart will speak your songs forever
Your fan fidèle* I will be forever.


* fidele (from French): loyal, sincere