I’ve been to this square numerous times with our granddaughters in the autumn. Their dance classes are across the road from Memorial Square and I’ve often spent time in the square with one of the girls as we waited for a class to start or finish. Recently, driving by, I noticed the water lilies in the pond there and decided to take some photos.
This square is in the heart of Summerside, an older part of the city, a block from city hall and the library. The United Church borders the square and other churches are nearby.
It is a place of beauty in the summer with a water feature which includes a waterfall and a small pond with water lilies.
The area is peaceful, a lush green with blooms of various kinds.
It is a memorial to the residents of Summerside who lost their lives at war. A short distance away, a statue stands over the landscape.
The blooms of the water lilies are like stars come to earth in this special place. They shine in their own special way.
Their colours range from rose to pink, yellow to orange and white.
They are numerous in the pond, capturing one’s attention as you approach the feature.
I sit in the quiet and watch as the setting fills my senses. The trickle of the waterfall is joined by the sounds of birds in the trees while the wind gently stirs the leaves. Small children laugh as they quickly run through the square while a senior with a cane takes her time as she goes.
An early July morning in Memorial Square is a reminder what others fought and died for, what Ukrainians are fighting for today. Is peace in this world an illusion?