Reluctant to cut its visit short,

snow still lingers despite the fact

it’s no longer welcome

and the sun is encouraging it to leave.

JDG

With each passing day,

may our hearts soften both toward

ourselves and others.

May we remember that help

is more useful than judgement.

JDG

No deep reflections,

no profound meditations,

just some random words

lassoed and bound so it looks

like I have something to say.

JDG

Tree branches can’t block

the light of the rising sun

as it makes its way

across today’s cloudless sky

spreading its message of hope.

JDG

When the wind picked up,

so did my worry and took

me for a ride that wasn’t merry.

A paw reached out and touched my arm.

I looked down and there I was,

sitting on the couch next to Knox.

JDG

Wind invited snow

to sail, an invitation

snow couldn’t refuse.

JDG

Unlocking the doors

of our closed minds

is no easy task, but

once we find the key

of curiosity we can

enter and exit at will.

JDG

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