Mist adds mystery

to the morning – a fitting

start for the new year.

JDG

Red wings, grey mist –

cardinals gather for breakfast

as bluejays launch a protest

and squirrels come rushing in.

A dramatic play begins.

JDG

Pipes burst,

ceiling collapsed.

Tempers raged,

relationship ruptured.

Winds stormed,

branches fell.

2022 ends

with a bang.

JDG

Jupiter and Luna 

met in the dark

and brought light.

May we bring light too.

JDG

Two days after Christmas

and all through the house 

quiet abides…Yes, there’s

an occasional meow, bark,

 or whine, but mostly there’s 

silence til the grandkids return

with scrappy opinions, laughter, and more.

JDG

Sunlight dances

on frozen pond –

a waltz of opposites.

JDG

I know it’s really

cold when Knox does his business

ignores favorite sticks,

briefly chases some squirrels,

and hurriedly herds me home.

JDG