It was just those two
ambling across the damp yard
this cloudy morning,
pausing every now and then
to lower their heads and graze.
JDG
A Matter Of Focus
A mixture of song
and scolding greets me when
I’m late serving the birds
their morning meal.
JDG
Plan Anyway
Although our best laid plans
often do go astray,
at least we have
a point from which
revisioning can begin.
JDG
My Daughter-in-law Takes Up the Gavel
Getting a chance to
witness both the unity
and diversity
at the instillation of
new leadership gives me hope.
JDG
Meeting Of The Board
I woke up and heard
the cats discussing how hard
it is to manage
humans. Knox stood at the door,
tail wagging in agreement.
JDG
Easy Does It
Lying on the rail,
that squirrel nibbles on some seed.
It’s too hot to sit or stand.
JDG
No Holding Back
Something’s not to those
crows’ liking and they’re clearly
letting us all know.
JDG
No Time To Linger
Raven and rabbit meet,
exchange a glance
then go their separate ways.
They both have things to do
before the rain.
JDG
Knox
I sat with my arms
around him, my shivering
dog who is afraid
of storms and loud noises, but
fearless when it comes to squirrels.
JDG
Self Editing
Let’s take a moment
to review the old stories
we have told ourselves.
It’s quite possible they might
need some major revisions.
JDG
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