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

The snow offers us

a chance to slow down , unless

we have electricity

and can do our work from home.

JDG

Across the snowscape

the word went out and now our

porch is filled with hungry birds.

JDG

It only took one step out the door,

before our cat turned around

and came back in, reminding us

with multiple meows

that she was a domestic animal

and not a polar bear.

JDG