It’s been a long time
since I did this much walking,
but it’s what keeps Knox
from devouring the couch
and me from losing my mind.
JDG
Author Archives: Joan
The Night Sky
The night sky,
far away,
listens in silence,
offers a larger perspective.
I relax.
JDG
Perpetual Puppy Celebration
Leaves, twigs, and deer scat,
moths, beetles, and passing cars –
Knox celebrates each
and every one of them with
full-bodied, tail-wagging joy.
JDG
These October Days
Outside, the temperature
Is just right
even when
there’s so much
political hot air.
JDG
Blessed Sight
A single gold leaf
made radiant by the sun
sends shivers of delight
through those lucky enough
to see.
JDG
Coming And Going
As evening
slowly approaches,
the setting sun
leaves a parting kiss
causing the sky to blush.
JDG
The School of Soft Knox
I’ve enrolled in
the School of Soft Knox
so when I stepped outside,
and saw a gray day, I listened.
Knox gave me a tug, told me
not to dismay, we didn’t
need sun to walk and play
JDG
Knoxed Out
One thousand and one games of tug of war,
an equal number of fetch the ball
and I bet you’ll never guess
who grew tired first.
Knox or me?
JDG
Knok And Your Heart Will Open
Knock, knock, who’s there? Knox.
Knox who? It’s the pits. No Bull.
I need a home too.
JDG
The Return
After a rain-filled
morning, the sun shyly creeps
from beyond the clouds
and seeing the maple trees
glow, claims his place in the sky.
JDG
