Don Hayward grew up at a hydroelectric generating site on the Spanish River, surrounded by the natural world of the Canadian Shield hard rock country. The experience of the north has influenced Don’s feelings for the natural world. The profound and humbling lessons of childhood in hard-rock country has given an understanding of humanity's place in the loop of life. All of his writing reflects this humble integration with the universe and solidarity with humans and all life.                                                                        
Words
 Words that brush the mind
Birthing images
Thoughts and feelings
Desire for the view
But at the end
May they ignite
Love and caring
Embracing all the new
I look at the cosmic wonder
In its faithful eternity
And give thanks
At my brief privilege of being.

Don lives in Goderich, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Huron.
Contact Don: haywardon@gmail.com
Bluesky: @goderichdon.bsky.social
 

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