Refreshed by the rain,

that peony expresses

itself with open-petaled joy,

JDG

The harness of habit

shouldn’t be so tight it chokes,

but tight enough to help us 

get where we want to go.

JDG

If I didn’t know better,

I’d swear Knox graduated

canine acting school.

He definitely has neglected

and pitiful down pat

JDG

If we’re centered in ourselves,

we won’t be pulled off course

no matter what path we walk.

JDG

The clean-up crew came

and a few tail swishes later

there was space for fresh bird seed.

JDG

After sampling the seed,

that bird flew off to alert his friends.

He soon returned with a flock of them,

much to the annoyance of the squirrels.

JDG

Small purple iris

greet the morning mist with

open acceptance,

but some other flowers 

remain closed.

JDG

As soon as I turn and start down

that winding, gravel road,

I feel the land embrace me.

You can relax now;

we’ll hold you. You’re home.

JDG

A cardinal cocks its head

to better hear the secrets 

shared by wind and trees.

JDG