In the morning mist
a winged patch of red stirs,
eager for breakfast.
JDG
Until Then
Sometimes the will
is ready, but
the heart and mind
prefer to wait.
JDG
It’s High Time
Somebody has to talk to
whoever’s in charge of the weather
and tell them to get
their seasons straight.
JDG
Out Of The Mouth Of Gaba
Occasionally
a bit of wisdom falls from
her lips and grandkids are stunned.
JDG
That Crow
With a nod he let me know
he was willing to let things go, but
should I fail to spread bird seed
I would be hearing from him.
JDG
Overdoing Underdoing
An unusually
understated autumn
leaves us yearning
for its sudden past
outbursts of color.
JDG
Unacceptable Behavior
That crow cussed me out
for my delay in laying
out his morning meal.
I guess I won’t be getting
any thank you gifts from him.
JDG
Here We Are
With eyes wide open
I take in the wonder of
our presence on this planet.
JDG
A Fond Goodbye
As that dying tree
nears its last green stand, its limbs
reach out and embrace the sky.
JDG
No Matter How Slight
Each small step we take
moves us either closer to
or farther from our essence.
JDG
