Over and over
that male woodpecker found
the just right seed for
his wife. Female cardinal nudged
her still oblivious mate.
JDG
Author Archives: Joan
It Comes In Waves
When fatigue forces
us to slow down, take a break,
get some rest, we can
either fight or float. The choice
is ours. Let’s not rock the boat.
JDG
Flowery Greeting
Daisies and clover
give Queen Anne’s Lace a wink,
welcoming her arrival.
JDG
So Close And Yet So Far
Writing a poem
in my dream. Found the right word.
Woke up and lost it.
JDG
Morning Show
Buttercups glisten
in morning dew as birds sing
love songs to one another.
JDG
A Natural Question
Bunny sits beneath
near-by bush,
watching squirrels
and birds feed.
Is he wondering why
he wasn’t invited?
JDG
What We Bring
Began my walk carrying a list
of things that needed to be done,
none of which involved having fun.
Watched Knox sniff the ground,
find a spot, and roll around.
Took a cue from him.
Tossed my list aside.
Joined the bird singalong,
rocked and rolled inside.
Returned home singing
a different song.
JDG
Rough Waters
A swell of support
lifted him up
and he gratefully rode it
to the waiting shore
where he would briefly rest
and then dive in once more.
JDG
Startling Awareness
Over time we grow
blind to accumulations,
inner and outer,
until circumstances force
us to open our eyes and look.
JDG
What Knox Knows
In good times and bad,
an early morning walk helps
us get a move on.
JDG
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