As the sun slowly rises

and the moon slips away,

the pets awake

and loudly suggest

I do so too.

JDG

Seven was plenty

and eight was too many

as squirrels and birds lined 

the porch rail to dine.

JDG

Seeing the moon outside my window

helped me remember

even when I’m in the dark

there’s light to be found

somewhere.

JDG

Although I had heard

of this place and even knew

some of its residents,

I never thought I’d end up here,

 but that’s where I am. Turns out

it’s nothing like I thought 

it would be and actually

I’m lucky to have arrived.

JDG

So many voices

filled her head 

that she couldn’t

find her own.

JDG

With October nearly gone

and the real cold almost here,

let’s celebrate this in between time 

when we find ourselves 

saying goodbye and hello

like we do with each passing moment

and every breath we take

consciously or not.

JDG

I suggest he reschedule,

but Knox has pressing business

that requires immediate attention

so out we go at 5:30 this morning.

JDG