I know the sun rose yesterday,

but it tucked itself behind some clouds

and there it chose to stay.

I hope it will rise up today

and bless us with its warmth and light.

In these times of darkness

we need that warmth and light.

JDG

Snow’s still on the ground.

The air is warmer, but

the sky remains gray.

Right now it looks like

things could go either way.

JDG

After several housebound days

my cup overflows as I watch

the slow and steady drip

of melting snow.

JDG

The sun can only

do so much to melt the snow

when it’s this cold, but

it adds a touch of gold to

remind us of life’s richness.

JDG

As the sun begins

its slow climb, the trees’ outstretched

limbs embrace the day.

Out of the darkness we too

shall rise and help light the way.

JDG

Either they have less

energy to spare or they’ve

come to believe there

will be enough seed, but there’s

less fighting at breakfast time.

JDG

In no time at all

the bird seed was gone,

but the birds hung on,

hoping for the miraculous

appearance of more.

JDG

Some dine on the porch

with others, Some grab a bite

and fly off to eat alone.

Some arrive, look around,

decide it’s too crowded

and leave unfed.

Others perch nearby

and wait for a spot to open.

Did we learn from them

or did they learn from us

or is this just common

hungry behavior?

Beneath the noise

a stillness lies

but we have to get still

to find it.

JDG

Snow gives us a chance

to practice patience whether

we want to or not.

So far the cats have been clear

that patience is not for them.

JDG