What a joy it is

 to suddenly stumble

upon an essential

 aspect of ourselves

that, long ago in an effort

to please, we buried alive,

and to find, though buried, 

it remains very much alive.

JDG

Breath well spent-

laughing,

walking,

listening,

talking,

singing the song of life.

JDG

Slight frost on fallen leaves,

scent of woodsmoke in the air,

smiling pumpkins on the porch,

kids’ mounting excitement

as they picture tomorrow’s treats …

JDG

Peach colored skies

announce the sun’s near arrival.

Knox and I walk,

hoping its visit will last.

JDG

As I get older words and I play

hide and seek nearly every day.

They’ve become so good at hiding

 I’m relieved when at last they’re found.

JDG

Walking with Knox

on this drizzly fall morning,

trying to be patient

as he gives each and every leaf

a very thorough sniff.

JDG

Autumn showers us with leaves of gold,

 Spring with forsythia and daffodils,

Summer with stunning sunflowers.

Winter, too, brings many gifts,

but dog pee on pristine snow 

is not the gold I’m looking for.

JDG