Born in Calgary, Alberta but raised an Island girl, P.C. Vandall grew up on Gabriola Island and resides there now with her husband and two children. She has 3 poetry collections published: Something from Nothing, Woodwinds and Matrimonial Cake. She has books forthcoming with Oolichan Books and Porcupine's Quill. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines in Canada as well as England, Ireland, the United States, India, and Australia.

P.C.Vandall

From Auguries of Innocence

By William Blake (1757–1827)

To see a World in a grain of sand,

And a Heaven in a wild flower,

Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,

And Eternity in an hour.…

I gratefully acknowledge the support from the British Columbia Arts Council.