Those acrobatic squirrels
do gymnastics as they dine.
There’s not a moment or
a seed wasted.
JDG
After The Storm
Their thirst now quenched, trees,
bushes, plants, and grass wait for
the warmth and light of the sun.
JDG
Yesterday’s News
Those golden lilies
trumpet the news of summer’s
arrival while
their friends the dandelions
and daisies beam with pleasure.
JDG
Today We’re Joined By
Small creatures that bring
great delight: hummingbirds
and lightning bugs
JDG
Ways Of Receiving
The birds sing my praises
as I spread their seed.
The squirrels?
Not a nod.
JDG
Early Performance
From the rain soaked porch
an inharmonious chorus of birds
sings loudly about the lack of seed
as squirrels perform an awkward ballet.
JDG
With A Wink And A Wave
The bachelors are back
and they’re not buttoned up, They
flirt with each passerby.
JDG
Principal Alignment
Once we name our own
organizing principle,
then comes the hard part
of applying it to all
we encounter every day,
JDG
Home Remedy
A freshly mowed law
brings a sense of order to
my overgrown, weed infested mind.
JDG
Monday Musings
Since I don’t know what
tomorrow will bring and since
yesterday didn’t stay,
I’ll work with what I’ve got
which is today.
JDG
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