I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa
and immigrated to Canada twenty five years ago with my husband Brian and our wonderful daughter Ashleigh, now 26. Brian and I have been married for 29 years. He has been the rock that has helped me get through the very difficult times I have faced over the years.
Though I desperately miss my family in South Africa, home is where the heart is - and my heart is here in Canada. The cold weather can sometimes be depressing - who wouldn’t be depressed living in the frozen wastelands of the Tundra? Having said that, one has to take the good with the bad and overall I feel extremely fortunate to live in this country.
Though I desperately miss my family in South Africa, home is where the heart is - and my heart is here in Canada. The cold weather can sometimes be depressing - who wouldn’t be depressed living in the frozen wastelands of the Tundra? Having said that, one has to take the good with the bad and overall I feel extremely fortunate to live in this country.
My love of poetry was born when I graduated
from “The School of Hard Knocks”. (see My Journey). Well, if nothing else, at least I can laugh
at myself. My passions in life are exploring the Eastern Religions, reading,
music, and of course my family and friends. I particularly love music
from the the late 60’s and early 70’s, my favourite musician/poet being Leonard Cohen, who has
been my idol since I was 16. During the good times of my life this master of lyrics speaks to me like no other singer/poet could ever do, and during my gut-wrenching times his music and poetry bring me comfort.
I recently had a surreal experience on a flight from Toronto to Atlanta, when I found myself sitting next to a Buddhist monk. In two hours this man, with the most penetrating heartfelt eyes, managed to teach me some very valuable lessons in life which I will carry with me always. I was also very privileged to have attended a lecture by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, where I gleaned some very valuable insight into my passion for Eastern Religions.
I recently had a surreal experience on a flight from Toronto to Atlanta, when I found myself sitting next to a Buddhist monk. In two hours this man, with the most penetrating heartfelt eyes, managed to teach me some very valuable lessons in life which I will carry with me always. I was also very privileged to have attended a lecture by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, where I gleaned some very valuable insight into my passion for Eastern Religions.
I would be humbled and very much honoured
if you would read my poetry, and I would welcome your comments. My email address is shalsmom58@rogers.com
This is Lesley Sher signing off by saying “Life is too important to be taken seriously!” (Oscar Wilde).
This is Lesley Sher signing off by saying “Life is too important to be taken seriously!” (Oscar Wilde).
