I find comfort in
the green of plants, shrubs, and trees:
Nature’s remedy.
JDG
Author Archives: Joan
A Holding Place
When I’m angry, sad,
or worried. these rolling hills
I call home, hold me
steady until heart and mind,
body and soul can realign.
JDG
She Reached
She reached for the moon
and almost touched it before
the moon cradled her.
JDG
Slowly, Ever So Slowly
Slowly, ever so slowly,
I’m beginning to see
how I amplify my suffering
weaving stories made up
of “If onlys”.
JDG
In Memory Of Junie Myers
She always found a way,
even on the darkest of dark roads,
to bring light, love, and laughter
to the journey. She walked with us
through really rough patches
when the winds were howling
and lightning filled the air.
And when the sun broke through
or the full moon rose,
she was there too – sharing
a funny dog video or an inspiring tale.
It’s hard to imagine walking
without her by our side,
diet coke in hand.
JDG
Real Change
All those “W’ questions;
who, what, where, when, and why
can help us see more clearly
and with right action
make real change possible.
JDG.
Knox, Loyal And True
After he lurched in pursuit
of I don’t know what
and caused me to fall
and drop his leash,
he dropped his pursuit
and lay down beside me
His eyes said,
“I’m sorry, Mama”.
JDG
The Fine Art Of Communication
Speaking up matters,
but listening does too.
Both are better
when done with compassion
and a willingness to understand.
JDG
The Clock Is Ticking
Not for a grade,
not for money or fame,
but for fun, for pleasure,
for the joy of creating,
these young tiktokers
make their one minute shows.
The clock is ticking.
Something is right with the world.
JDG
When I Grow Weary
I look to all that’s green,
to all that’s flowering,
and find encouragement there.
JDG
